In the latest episode of the Korean variety show, "Running Man," long running cast member and actress Song Ji Hyo fondly shares how she got into the industry. According to the actress, she was recruited while working at a café. Of course, leave it to the producers of the show to challenge Song Ji Hyo to a café-related game in the latest episode.

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For the Sept. 6 broadcast of SBS's' variety show, "Running Man," cast member Song Ji Hyo along with guest Yura go undercover as baristas. So what was the challenge? Dressed as simple baristas, Song Ji Hyo and Yura of Girl's Day had to serve five customers without getting recognized.

Song Ji Hyo had to wear a wig and glasses, while Yura wore a cap and had no makeup on. Surprisingly, not one of the customers recognize that renowned celebrities had served them coffee for the day. Both however felt frustrated that the citizens didn't recognize them.

As for Song Ji Hyo, this is not the first time the star had worked at a café. According to the actress, while working at a café, she was recruited to star in a film while the producers searched for the perfect celebrity. Surprisingly, Song Ji Hyo managed to nab the part herself.

"I was also cast while working at a café," shared Ji Hyo, adding, "I was working at a small cafe across the street from the mall. They asked me to work for just a week until they could fully hire someone, but while I was working, I was cast."

This wouldn't be the least bit surprising as fans even her co-stars in the industry know Ji Hyo for her impeccable acting. For her series "Emergency Couple," Song Ji Hyo won the Best Actress Award and had even nabbed the Boldest Moment Award.

Before starring in Korea's longest running variety show, Ji Hyo made a name for herself when she starred in the historical drama film "Frozen Flower."

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