On the evening of November 8, MBC’s variety program 'Hangout With Yoo' aired the first episode of its 'Famous but Unpopular People’s Gathering' (In.Sa.Mo) series. The episode featured Yoo Jae Suk, HaHa, and Joo Woo Jae appearing confidently as hosts in sharp suits. However, the absence of Lee Yi Kyung was immediately noticeable.
Before officially kicking off the show, Yoo Jae Suk addressed Lee Yi Kyung’s departure directly. He said, “Over the past three years, Yi Kyung has worked hard with us. As many of you may know from the news, he had numerous drama and film schedules, which led to his decision to step down.” Yoo added, “After coordinating with the production team, he had to leave due to his busy schedule,” expressing his regret over the situation.
Joo Woo Jae also acknowledged the actor’s packed schedule, saying, “He had so many commitments over the past few months,” while HaHa commented on the abruptness of the departure, noting, “He should have said goodbye, but the schedule of In.Sa.Mo was pushed back, so he couldn’t.”
Yoo Jae Suk further appealed to fans, saying, “Because of schedule delays and postponed episodes, he couldn’t say farewell. Please understand this situation and continue to support Yi Kyung.” Following his remarks, the Hangout With Yoo cast collectively showed their support, shouting, “Thank you for your hard work, Yi Kyung!” and “You did well!”
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