He followed up his broken English with a more fluid Korean explanation. "I will be leaving the 'Roommate family. The reason I became a roommate was because I wanted to get closer to my younger juniors and the public, and to fill an empty place in my heart," he wrote. "However, as they leave one by one, I get the feeling this is my time to exit. Please keep supporting the new members who will be entering soon! I will be together with my juniors in my heart. Please keep loving Roommate and show the remaining family your love!"

With the increasing number of cast departures and the possible inclusion of new members, will you still be watching the show?

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