Actress Song Ji-hyo has announced a temporary break from her personal channel, marking a significant move amid ongoing discussions over her recent public controversies.

On March 26, Song Ji-hyo posted a message on her personal channel stating, "I will be taking a short break. I am currently preparing diligently for an exciting new challenge." She added, "The channel will pause for a period of reorganization this week, and I promise to return with even more entertaining videos. Please wait just a little longer." 

Song Ji-hyo further revealed a "strong spoiler" for subscribers disappointed by the break, writing, "This is the first installment of Ji-hyo’s new challenge—please look forward to seeing a new side of me." She also piqued fans' curiosity by uploading a photo of herself in ballet attire.

Up until now, Song Ji-hyo’s channel maintained regular uploads every Thursday as a means of direct communication with her fans, but there was no new content uploaded on the day of her announcement.

Recently, Song Ji-hyo has faced criticism regarding her appearance on the SBS program "Running Man." Some viewers raised concerns that her screen time was less than one minute in a 90-minute broadcast, leading to speculation that her participation was passive. This reignited debate over her 'screen prop' controversy—a label that first emerged in 2023 when Song was frequently observed making minimal contributions or sleeping during recordings, prompting some viewers to demand her departure from the show.

With her participation and on-screen presence under renewed scrutiny, Song Ji-hyo’s next steps have drawn significant attention from both fans and the wider public.

Born in 1981, Song Ji-hyo began her acting career with the 2003 film "Whispering Corridors 3: Wishing Stairs," and has been widely loved for performances in dramas and films such as "Princess Hours," "Jumong," and "A Frozen Flower." Since joining "Running Man" in 2010, she has earned nicknames like "Monday Couple," "Mong Ji-hyo," and "Rebellious Ji-hyo," further boosting her popularity.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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