Seoul=) = Running Man' Choi Bo-pil pd expressed regret and gratitude for Lee Kwang-soo's departure.
Choi Bo-pil, who directs Running Man', said on the 27th, "Lee Kwang-soo's departure is so bad that I can not say Eru as a pd or an individual."
"(Lee Kwang-soo) always worked hard for all the shootings and knew what the production team wanted, and was also a valuable member among the members who played a very good role as a polite brother, a trustworthy brother, and a brother who played a very good role as a middle bridge."
"Members and crews will have this regret and emptiness right now, but we will worry about various aspects for those who love Running Man' and plan to work more intensely." "I would like to ask for your affection and interest in Running Man'."
On the 27th, Lee Kwang-soo's agency King Kong by Starship and Running Man' production team both announced Lee Kwang-soo's departure news. "Lee Kwang-soo was in the process of rehabilitation related to injuries caused by the accident last year, but there were some parts that were difficult to maintain the best condition when shooting," he said. "After the accident, I decided to have time to reorganize my body and mind." I explained.
"The members and the crew wanted to spend more time with Lee Kwang-soo in Running Man', but Lee Kwang-soo's opinion as a Running Man member' was also important, so I decided to respect his decision after a long conversation." "I was sadly beautiful, but I asked Lee Kwang-soo and his members to warmly cheer and encourage Running Man' members and crew will also support 'Eternal Member' Lee Kwang-soo "
Lee Kwang-soo, a member of the first year since the first broadcast of Running Man' in July 2010, was injured in an ankle in a traffic accident last February. At that time, he did not attend the recording of Running Man', but returned through broadcasting in March of that year.
Lee Kwang-soo will get off the Running Man' for the last time on May 24th.