‘Running Man’ Team Announces Future Plans Following Jeon So Min’s Departure

Amid the news about Jeon So Min's departure from "Running Man," the production team gave an update on their future plans for the show.

Keep on reading to know what the program said.

'Running Man' Team Has No Plans Yet of Recruiting New Member

The "Running Man" team released an official statement about the continuous flow of the show and the next steps they'll take in the upcoming broadcast.

It was confirmed that Jeon So Min will part ways with the popular variety program "Running Man," for the reason that she needs to recharge for her acting career. Following the news, different rumors started to arise online.

On October 25, the "Running Man" team finally broke their silence and gave the public an update on what will be their plans in the proceeding months of the program.

According to them, the SBS production plans to continue the show with a six-member lineup and has no immediate plans to recruit a new face on board.

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The management released the statement to refrain others from spreading false rumors and to stop the speculation of adding a new member to the team.

Management To Welcome More Guests in Upcoming 'Running Man' Episodes

Addressing the situation, an official from the broadcasting company remarked that the gap left by Jeon So Min's departure won't be easily filled. Instead, in keeping with the program's racing theme, the management plans to welcome diverse guests from the entertainment industry to replenish her spot.

It has been said that the decision is to consider the viewers' reactions and assess the interactions between the upcoming guests and mainstays before considering having a permanent addition to the ensemble.

Due to the unexpected exit of Jeon So Min from "Running Man," the show is confronted with another significant alteration. It remains a challenge how the show will navigate the actress' departure and whether there will be a chance to make a transformation within the program.

With a history of overcoming hurdles and bouncing back, the fans of the longest Korean variety show are eagerly anticipating to see how the management's plan will handle the new development to maintain its engagement with the public.

Jeon So Min announced her departure and will have her last filming shoot on October 30. After that, the host-actress decides to take a hiatus first to recharge and solely focus on her acting career. She was the third member to leave "Running Man" after Lee Kwang Soo and Gary.

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Shai Collins wrote this.