'Running Man' just scored a major goal with football sensation Hwang Hee Chan, pulling in impressive ratings that left fans cheering for more!

On the 9th, SBS's beloved variety show 'Running Man' clocked in a solid target audience rating of 2.6% (Nielsen Korea, Seoul metropolitan area, based on households), clinching its throne as the undisputed king of entertainment in its time slot. But wait, there's more—the real kicker?

A peak viewership rating of 5.9% and a household rating of 4.2%, signaling a significant surge from the previous week and proving just how much viewers were hooked.

This episode was all about the 'Hwang Hee Chan 3rd Futsal Running Cup,' where the dynamic Wolverhampton striker himself, Hwang Hee Chan, laced up his boots for a guest appearance, sending waves of excitement through the 'Running Man' squad.

Hwang Hee Chan's presence was long-awaited, hailed as the "top priority" futsal recruit by the members themselves.

His surprise cameo as a special mercenary from 'FC Ttok' had everyone buzzing, especially considering his two-game winning streak.

Sharing his thoughts, Hwang Hee Chan humbly expressed, "It's an honor to appear on a program I've watched since I was young."

But it was Song Ji Hyo's unexpected flirt that stole the spotlight, as she couldn't help but quip, "He's good-looking. My style," sending ripples of laughter through the set. And when it came to assessing the members' football skills, Hwang Hee Chan didn't hold back, praising Song Ji Hyo's prowess and even reevaluating Kim Jong Kook's abilities, much to everyone's surprise.

But the real action kicked off with the match itself. With Hwang Hee Chan leading the charge for FC Ttok, the energy was palpable as goals flew left and right.

FC Ttok's lineup, bolstered by the additions of Oh Ha-young and Heo Kyung-hwan, showcased some serious skill.

Meanwhile, FC Kook, with Jang Hyuk, Zico, and Kang Jae-joon, weren't backing down either.

With tensions running high and the fate of the match hanging in the balance, fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the next episode to see if the 'Hwang Hee Chan Effect' will lead FC Ttok to victory.

Buckle up, 'Running Man' fans—it's game on!

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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