Running Man star Song Ji-hyo praised for using sign language to communicate with Malaysian fans
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Actress Song Ji-hyo was seen communicating with a fan using sign language at an event in Kuala Lumpur.
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KUALA LUMPUR – South Korean actress Song Ji-hyo recently won the hearts of netizens after a video of her interacting with Malaysian fans with disabilities went viral on social media.
According to reports, the 41-year-old – a regular cast member of the South Korean variety show Running Man (2010 to present) – was in Malaysia to attend the Watsons K-Beauty Festa event on March 17 and 18 at Sentul Depot in Kuala Lumpur.
In a video posted on TikTok on March 17 by fan account @sngmsyn, Song is seen using sign language to communicate with fans with disabilities.
“Song Ji-hyo knows how to use sign language. She used it to communicate with her fans. She’s really the sweetest and best girl,” @sngmsyn captioned the post.
The clip has gained more than 1.6 million views and 291,800 likes, with many praising the star for her humility and thoughtfulness.
“I swear she’s the best when it comes to fan service. No one rivals her. She’s genuinely kind and attentive to all her fans,” TikTok user @140297jh_ replied under the post.
This is not the first time Song has caught the attention of Malaysian netizens for a kind gesture.
In November 2022, the actress made headlines after rushing to help a fan who had fallen over during her arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, despite being heavily guarded by security personnel. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
