Yoo Jae-suk responds to Kim Jong Kook's attack on 'Workplace Romance': "It bore fruit"

Entertainer Yoo Jae-suk made a striking appearance by mentioning his own marriage during a heated debate among the cast members regarding the topic of workplace romance. In the SBS variety program 'Running Man' aired on the 26th, guests Kang Hun, Kim Hye-jun, and Cha Woo-min appeared for the 'Goal: Favorite Employee' race.

The mission featured an 'Immersive Debate Battle' centered on the dilemma faced by many office workers: 'Pros vs. Cons of Workplace Romance.' Regardless of their actual personal views, the members had to strictly adhere to their assigned positions throughout the debate.

"Didn't you date an idol?" Debate escalates into revelations

Yoo Jae-suk, representing the 'Pro-Workplace Romance' team, targeted Yang Se-chan from the very beginning. "You've had a workplace romance before, haven't you?" Yoo Jae-suk asked in a surprise attack, adding, "Wasn't it with an idol?" The unexpected assault left Yang Se-chan flustered.

Yang Se-chan stood up and countered, "Wait a minute. Hasn't everyone had a workplace romance?" Haha heated up the atmosphere by answering "Yes" without hesitation. He then pressed Kim Jong Kook, asking, "You haven't? Should I tell them?"

Kim Jong Kook presented his logic from the 'Anti-Workplace Romance' side. He argued, "Since everyone knows about workplace romances, if someone enters another one and gets married, the lingering shadows of the previous relationship make things difficult in many ways." In response, Ji Suk-jin retorted, "Why do you think people love twice? You should think of it as only once," while Haha offered a conflicting opinion, saying, "I found it perfectly fine."

The debate evolved into a series of revelations surrounding real-life experiences. Yang Se-chan pressed Haha, asking, "Was it really okay? Didn't you tell me it was uncomfortable? Didn't you double-check with me?" As Haha refused to back down, Yoo Jae-suk stepped in to diffuse the situation by pulling Haha's pants, acting as if he were falling. Haha immediately joined the skit, asking, "Are you okay, boss?"

Yoo Jae-suk responds to Kim Jong Kook's provocation as a "case that bore fruit"

The guests also shared their views. When asked what she would do if she fought with a partner after a workplace romance, Kim Hye-jun replied, "I would just work harder with the mindset of being promoted over that person." On the other hand, Song Ji-hyo countered, "If you break up, your work efficiency drops." Yoo Jae-suk became deeply immersed in the debate, questioning why efficiency would decrease.

Kim Jong Kook attacked Yoo Jae-suk, saying, "I'm sorry, but since you haven't had many workplace romances, maybe you don't know. Wasn't yours the only one?" Yoo Jae-suk threw his bag down and shot back, "Did you see that? Am I not a case that bore fruit? I'm saying there are positive outcomes like this." The remark alluded to the fact that he married his wife, Na Kyung-wan, after a long-term relationship.

During the process of confirming the production team's choice, questions were directed at a 'Running Man' writer and a PD who had married. The PD gave an unconvincing response, saying, "I'm happy... oh, yes." While the production team's final choice was 'Workplace romance is allowed,' the scene erupted in laughter as the PD, who was asked the question, appeared to hint at being 'against' it.

The race continues amidst mixed reactions

Cha Woo-min built a rapport with Haha by revealing he was born in Busan and is a resident of Mapo. Song Ji-hyo showed interest in Cha Woo-min and offered a handshake. Afterward, the members continued the race to catch two embezzlers who had stolen gold bars and performed a hidden mission. Upon discovering that Kang Hun's gold bars were empty, the members suspected Ji Suk-jin, but the investigation proceeded based on a hint from the production team that the embezzler was not the oldest member.