Actress Ahn Eun-jin has made a highly anticipated return to SBS’s variety show Running Man , years after her unforgettable moment that turned her into a viral “stock-explaining meme star.”
On the episode that aired on November 23, Ahn Eun-jin appeared alongside actor Kim Mu-jun as special guests. Her comeback drew immediate attention, especially because her previous appearance produced the now-legendary meme where she loudly described stocks like “Samsung Electronics” and “Tesla” during the “Shouting in silence” game.
As soon as she entered the set, the members instantly recognized her. “Isn’t that Eun-jin?” and “It’s been so long!” they exclaimed, welcoming her warmly. Ahn Eun-jin, who last joined the show in 2021, reunited with the cast after several years away.
She also shared a heartfelt reunion with Ji Ye-eun, hugging her enthusiastically. When the members asked how they knew each other, Ji Ye-eun explained, “She’s my senior from school,” revealing their shared connection through the Korea National University of Arts.
Yoo Jae-suk teased her by saying, “Eun-jin has become a star now,” while Ji Seok-jin jokingly added, “Running Man raised Eun-jin, but she became a star somewhere else and has returned.” Ahn Eun-jin laughed as she acknowledged the comments, responding honestly, “That’s true.”
The actress also reminisced about her breakout moment on the show, saying, “I think that was when the entertainment gods came to me.” Her iconic “Shouting in silence” game clip where she frantically explained stock market terms became one of the most circulated memes among Korean variety fans. Ji Seok-jin recalled, “That clip went everywhere,” to which she admitted, “I came today hoping for another moment like that.”
Alongside the nostalgia, viewers were especially struck by Ahn Eun-jin’s evolved visuals. In contrast to her rounder cheeks and youthful charm during her earlier appearance, she returned with a noticeably slimmer figure, sharper features, and a “model-like” presence, prompting comments about how drastically her image has matured. Her return to Running Man served as both a sentimental reunion and a showcase of how far she has come since the viral moment that first put her on the variety show map.
Sources: Daum