Actress Jeon So Min will officially leave the cast of Running Man after six years on the show.
In separate statements from both SBS and Jeon So Min’s agency, they confirmed Jeon So Min’s departure from the popular variety show.
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Actress Jeon So Min will be leaving the cast of SBS’s Running Man after her final recording session on October 30.
She contemplated a lot about this as she had a very long relationship with the program. After lengthy discussions with the production team and the cast members, it was decided that she needed time to rest and recharge so that she can showcase an even better side of herself through her future activities, including acting.
We would like to sincerely thank the viewers who ran together with Jeon So Min over the past six years, both laughing and crying. We ask for your warm support and affection for Jeon So Min in the future.
Thank you.
— Jeon So Min
Following lengthy discussions with the production team and cast members, we have decided to respect Jeon So Min’s decision to leave the show after she told us her intentions to step down. Jeon Seo Min will be leaving Running Man after the October 30 recording session.
She recently told s her intentions that she needs to rest and recharge for her future acting activities after running with us for the past six years, showcasing her love and sense of responsibility. Although both the members and production team tried to find a way for Jeon So Min to stay with the show until the very end, we respected her wishes and settled on a sad farewell.
We would like to express our gratitude to Jeon So Min, who made Running Man shine brighter during her time on the show. We ask for warm support and encouragement from all of the Running Man viewers to Jeon So Min, as she made a very difficult decision. The Running Man cast and production team will continue to support Jeon So Min, who will forever be a member of Running Man.
— SBS
Jeon So Min joined Running Man in April 2017 shortly after Gary’s departure.
