Im Ji-yoo's Breakup Mentioned Again on 'How Do You Play?'

On the May 10 episode of MBC's variety show 'How Do You Play?' (놀면 뭐하니?), the topic of Im Ji-yoo's breakup was brought up once more. The episode featured a special segment titled 'Delivery of How Do You Play?' set in Hong Kong, with cast members Joo Woo-jae, Lee Yi-kyung, Park Jin-joo, and Im Ji-yoo.
In a previous episode focused on a 'Conscience Refrigerator' theme, a couple from Hong Kong requested donations for those in need in their local area. To fulfill this promise, the cast traveled to Hong Kong.
While there, the Hong Kong couple casually asked the 'How Do You Play?' members about their relationship status, inquiring, "Why aren't you married?" and "Do you have a boyfriend or girlfriend?" Im Ji-yoo responded, albeit in broken English, saying, "He's gone," revealing her breakup.
Im Ji-yoo was previously in a relationship with soccer player Song Beom-keun, and their romance was publicly acknowledged, even celebrated on 'How Do You Play?'. However, news of their split surfaced in January, leaving fans disappointed.
The girlfriend from the Hong Kong couple expressed surprise, saying, "Oh, I know," and comforted Im Ji-yoo by saying, "It's okay. Your next boyfriend will be even better."
Additionally, the boyfriend jokingly suggested a blind date for Im Ji-yoo, asking Joo Woo-jae about his friends. Joo Woo-jae humorously replied, "I like my friends," indicating he wouldn't set up Im Ji-yoo with anyone, which elicited laughter from the group.