After a remarkable six-year journey as a mainstay member of the beloved South Korean variety show ‘Running Man,’ Jeon So-min has made the tough decision to say her goodbyes. King Kong by Starship, her agency, released an official statement today, on October 23, 2023, confirming her departure from the iconic SBS program. Jeon So-min’s contributions to ‘Running Man’ have left an indelible mark on the show, and her exit marks the end of an era for the fans who have enjoyed her entertaining presence on the program.

As this chapter comes to a close, Jeon So-min’s fans and the ‘Running Man’ audience will undoubtedly fondly remember the laughter, energy, and enthusiasm she brought to the show during her tenure. Her departure leaves behind a legacy of memorable moments, and while it’s a bittersweet farewell, it opens up exciting possibilities for both the actress and the show’s future.

The statement on behalf of Jeon So-min, as translated by Soompi, reads as follows: “Actress Jeon So-min will be bidding farewell to SBS’s ‘Running Man’ following her last recording on October 30, which falls on a Monday.”

“She went through great contemplation as it is a program that she has maintained a relationship with for a long time, and after long discussion with the Running Man members and production team as well as the agency, we decided that she needs some time to recharge in order to impress even further through future activities including her acting [activities].

We sincerely express our gratitude to viewers who ran together while crying and laughing with Jeon So-min every weekend for six years since April 2017 through Running Man, and we ask for your warm affection and support for Jeon So-min going forward.”

In response to So-min’s decision, the Running Man production team issued their own announcement, reiterating the actress’s intention to prioritize her acting career.

“We decided to respect Jeon So-min’s decision to leave after she expressed her intention to step down following lengthy discussion with the Running Man members and production team.

“Jeon So-min will be leaving Running Man following the October 30 recording.

“Although Jeon So-min ran together with Running Man for the past six years with exceptional affection and sense of responsibility, she recently conveyed her intention that she needs the time to recharge for her acting activities.

“Although the members and production team discussed long-term with Jeon So-min to find a way to stay together until the end, we respected Jeon So-min’s wishes and decided on a sad farewell.”