‘I want to hug her’: fans react to Korean actress Jeon So-min leaving Running Man variety show after 6 years
- Actress, 37, is quitting the long-running Korean television variety show to ‘recharge and focus more on acting’, her management agency says
- Jeon was once the target of sustained abuse from fans of the show, but the news she was leaving Running Man draws messages of support for the actress
Korean actress Jeon So-min is leaving long-running variety show Running Man after six years to focus on acting, her management agency says. The 37 year-old will film her final episode of the show, produced by Korean TV network SBS, on October 30.
“After long discussions between the cast members, producers and the agency, it was decided that she needed some time off to recharge and focus more on acting, among other activities,” the agency, King Kong by Starship, said on October 23.
“We sincerely thank viewers for sending so much love and giving so much attention to Jeon So-min. Please continue to support her future activities.”
SBS confirmed Jeon’s departure from the show. “We sincerely thank Jeon So-min for making Running Man shine brighter during her time on the show,” it said. The network added that it hasn’t decided on Jeon’s replacement yet.
From November, the show will continue with its remaining six members: Yoo Jae-suk, Ha Ha, Ji Seok-jin, Kim Jong-kook, Song Ji-hyo and Yang Se-chan.
Jeon – along with comedian Yang – became regular members of Running Man in April 2017, and she has since entertained viewers with her quirky charm. The actress quickly bonded with the original cast and showed great chemistry with them.
