Ji Seok Jin, the comedian, singer, and presenter who has been the host of the popular Korean variety show Running Man, has decided to depart from the show due to some unavoidable health concerns. On December 18, Esteem Entertainment, Ji Seok Jin’s agency, also issued an official statement confirming his departure.
Host Ji Seok Jin’s departure will be for a brief due to health concerns that have not yet been revealed. He has been associated as the host of the Running Man since its inception in 2010, featuring other members that include Yoo Jae Seok, Ha Ha, Kim Jong Kook, Song Ji Hyo, and Yang Se Chan. Jeon So Min was also one of the actively featured members of the show until he left in October after six years.
Why did Ji Seok Jin take a break from Running Man?
Ji Seok Jin’s agency, Esteem Entertainment, stated in their confirmatory announcement that the host recently went through a health check, after which he was advised by the doctors to undergo treatment.
They stated, “He will take a short rest period and do his best to regain his strength so that he can return to a healthier state as soon as possible.” Esteem Entertainment also shared gratitude for the love and support on behalf of Ji Seok Jin.
The continuous rise of questions on the reason behind the treatment of the star had hit the comment section of the Esteem Entertainment announcement posted. In response to all of this, the agency stated to OSEN, “In respect of the artist’s privacy, we will not disclose the specific medical condition.” They just mentioned that “there is no major cause of concern” to maintain the privacy of the host.
His departure is mentioned to be for a brief period, for now, to allow the comedian to take a rest without any work pressures. According to the comments made about Ji Seok Jin’s departure, his leave is just for the present moment, and he’s looking forward to returning to the show stronger and healthier. The actual medical condition and the reason behind the treatment still remain unveiled.
The SBS program of the show also made a post on Instagram referring to the announcement of host Jin’s departure from the show Running Man for a while. In the post made on Instagram, SBS requested that the audience support Ji Seok Jin.
Since the news broke, the staple member of the show since its inception, Ji Seok Jin, has been receiving well wishes and support from his fans. The social media platform has witnessed a flood of love for him from his fans.
Everything about Ji Seok Jin
57-year-old Ji Seok Jin is among the most celebrated Korean television personalities. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ajou University. He is a versatile comedian and has also made his debut as a singer with the album “I Know” in 1992.
Ji Seok Jin continuously worked hard at trying different things, and gradually, his horizons expanded. In 1997, Ji Seok Jin got married to Ryu Su Jung, a versatile Korean actress, and they shared a son, Jee Hyun-Woo.
Ji Seok Jin started hosting Star Golden Bell, a popular variety show that aired from 2004 to 2010. In 2010, he started his journey with Running Man and established his career as a comedian.
Ji Seok Jin has also hosted the radio show 2 O’ Clock Date on MVC FM4U, as well. Earlier, he was signed under Uzurocks Entertainment in August 2022, but recently, he joined a new label, Esteem Entertainment, in November 2023, which has been taking care of all his issues at the moment.
