Actress Song Ji Hyo, who has been a part of the show 'Running Man' for 15 years, recently shared that her experience as a haenyeo (female sea diver) inspired a new appreciation for her everyday life.

Song Ji Hyo started her career as a magazine model in 2001 and has since been featured in various dramas, movies, and TV programs. Joining 'Running Man' in 2010 marked the beginning of a 15-year journey where she has connected with audiences every weekend. Known by nicknames like "Blank Ji Hyo," "Rebel Ji Hyo," and "Songtoma" from her time on 'Running Man,' she has also gained international fame as a Hallyu star as the show's popularity spread overseas.

While continuing her role on 'Running Man,' Song Ji Hyo has captivated attention by exploring new ventures, notably entering the business world. Despite initial concerns about slow sales for her underwear brand, a feature on Kim Jong Kook’s YouTube channel led to a surge in sales, sparking conversations.

Displaying her talents as an actress, TV personality, and entrepreneur, Song Ji Hyo has embraced a fresh challenge by becoming a haenyeo.

Her journey as a haenyeo is showcased in the JTBC documentary 'Deep Dive Korea: Song Ji Hyo’s Haenyeo Adventure,' which aired on May 15. Growing up in Tongyeong, a coastal village, Song Ji Hyo observed her aunt's life as a haenyeo, drawing inspiration from the sea. Accepting the haenyeo challenge, she expressed how the experience reignited excitement in her life, contrasting her previous feelings of disillusionment with her routine work.

Through her encounter with the hardworking haenyeo, who tirelessly balanced diving, farming, and household tasks without complaint, Song Ji Hyo found a new appreciation for her own life. She acknowledged the sense of fulfillment and gratitude that arose from this experience and how it altered her perspective on her daily activities.

Both her business endeavors and haenyeo adventure were attempts to break free from the monotony she had been feeling. Seizing the haenyeo challenge as a turning point in her life, Song Ji Hyo showcased genuine reflections and personal growth.

'Deep Dive Korea: Song Ji Hyo’s Haenyeo Adventure,' a collaboration between JTBC and BBC Studios, premiered on May 15 and will continue as a three-part series airing on Thursdays at midnight.