Lee Kwang-soo Quits Running Man after 11 Years

Actor Lee Kwang-soo will drop out of SBS' "Running Man".

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Lee Kwang-soo's agency, King Kong by Starship, said on the 27th that "Actor Lee Kwang-soo will film SBS' "Running Man" for the last time on May 24th".

"Lee Kwang-soo was in constant rehabilitation due to injuries caused by the accident last year, but it was difficult to maintain the best of his condition during filming", the agency said. "After the accident, he's decided to take some time off and recharge".

"It was not easy to decide to get off the program because he's been in it for 11 years, but we decided that he needed physical time to show better performances in future activities".

"We sincerely thank you for your interest and love for him through "Running Man" and he will be back in the best of state".

Meanwhile, Lee Kwang-soo, a member of "Running Man", which first aired in 2010, has been active for the past 11 years.

Next is the full text of the agency's position.

Hello, this is King Kong by Starship.

This is to inform you that actor Lee Kwang-soo will film SBS' "Running Man" for the last time on May 24th.

Lee Kwang-soo was in constant rehabilitation due to injuries caused by the accident last year, but it was difficult to maintain the best of his condition during filming", the agency said. "After the accident, he's decided to take some time off and recharge.

It was not easy to decide to get off the program because he's been in it for 11 years, but we decided that he needed physical time to show better performances in future activities.

We sincerely thank you for your interest and love for him through "Running Man" and he will be back in the best of state.