‘Running Man’ emotional farewell: Jeon So-min and production team bid heartfelt goodbye

Actress Jeon So-min is leaving the SBS variety show ‘Running Man’ after six years.

On the 23rd, Jeon So-min’s agency, King Kong by Starship, announced, “Jeon So-min will leave SBS ‘Running Man’ after the recording on October 30, Monday.”

They added, “After lengthy discussions with ‘Running Man’ members, the production team, and the agency, she decided that she needs some time to recharge after considering her activities, including acting, and show a better side.”

The production team also released an official statement regarding Jeon So-min’s departure. They stated, “After a long discussion, the members and the production team decided to respect Jeon So-min’s desire to leave. The members and production team tried to find ways to continue together with Jeon So-min, but respecting her wishes, they decided to have a regretful parting.”

They continued, “Jeon So-min has shone on the program brightly as a member for a long time. We extend our deep gratitude to Jeon So-min. To Jeon So-min, who has made a difficult decision, we request warm support and encouragement from the viewers.”

Jeon So-min, who made her debut with the MBC sitcom ‘Miracle’ in 2004, gained popularity through works such as ‘Princess Aurora,’ ‘Something About 1%,’ ‘Top Star U-Back,’ and appeared in various entertainment broadcasts, drawing attention with her quirky charm. Jeon So-min, who has been a regular member of ‘Running Man’ since April 16, 2017, received a lot of love, and won the Best Variety Award at the 2018 SBS Entertainment Awards and the Best Newcomer Award in the Variety category at the 2017 SBS Entertainment Awards.

[Official Statement from King Kong by Starship]

Hello. This is King Kong by Starship.

Actress Jeon So-min will leave SBS ‘Running Man’ after the recording on October 30th (Monday).

It was a program that continued for a considerable period of time, so we have put a lot of thought into it. After long discussions with the ‘Running Man’ members, the production team, and the agency, we decided that Jeon So-min needs some time to recharge after considering her activities, including acting, to show a better side in the future.

We sincerely thank the viewers who have run with Jeon So-min, who has been with ‘Running Man’ every weekend for six years since April 2017, with great affection. We also ask for warm affection and support from the viewers for Jeon So-min in the future.

Thank you.

[Official Statement from ‘Running Man’ Production Team]

SBS [Running Man] Official Statement Regarding Actress Jeon So-min’s Departure.

The ‘Running Man’ members and production team have decided to respect Jeon So-min’s wish to leave after a long discussion. Therefore, Jeon So-min left ‘Running Man’ after recording on October 30th.

Jeon So-min, who ran with ‘Running Man’ for more than six years, had expressed her desire to take some time for a recharge recently. The members and production team have discussed ways to continue together with Jeon So-min for a long time, but respecting her wishes, they decided to have a regretful parting.

We extend our deep gratitude to Jeon So-min, who has shone the ‘Running Man’ program brightly for a long time as a member. To Jeon So-min, who has made a difficult decision, we request warm support and encouragement from the viewers. The ‘Running Man’ members and production team will continue to support Jeon So-min as an ‘eternal member.’

Thank you.

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