Actress Song Ji-hyo has said that she will stop doing things online for a while because she needs to regroup and get ready for new projects after people have been criticizing her for not being on TV enough.

On March 26, the actress posted a message on her YouTube channel saying that she would be taking a break for a short time. The buzz surrounding her appearances on SBS's enduring variety program, "Running Man," prompted the announcement.

She talked directly to viewers about the break in her message. She said, " Song Ji-hyo is taking a short break!"

TenAsia reported the news and said that the break is not permanent; it is just a short break while the actress rearranges her schedule and searches for new opportunities. Song has been working on growing her business interests, such as her new underwear brand, in addition to her career in entertainment.

In the same announcement, she went into more detail about what she is currently working on. She said, "I am currently working hard to prepare for a new challenge."

The choice comes after fans paid more attention to her time on "Running Man.' Naver's reports said that Song was on a show for just over 10 seconds out of 90 minutes, mostly in reaction or group shots. This led to a lot of discussion in online communities about her role and involvement in the show.

Many people on the internet criticized it, and comments spread quickly on Korean sites. A summary of what people said online showed that some people questioned her engagement and others didn't like the editing choices made by the show.

Some of the criticisms were, "She seems to lack will," "Editing is appropriate if it's not funny, but this is too much," and "There have been consistent controversies in the past, but this time is excessive."

Song's agency has not made a separate official statement about the issue. Instead, the actress has decided to talk to fans directly through her own channel.

She also told viewers that the break would be short and that she would come back with better content. She said, "Therefore, Jihyo-ssong will take a break this week to reorganize. I will repay your patience with even more entertaining videos."

Song Ji-hyo, who was born in 1981, has been a main cast member of "Running Man" since it started in 2010. She has been on the show for 16 years. Her long tenure has made her a household name and helped the show gain popularity both domestically and internationally.