After approximately six years on "Running Man," Jeon So Min bid farewell to the program. SBS's variety show, "Running Man," aired on November 12th, dedicated an episode to Jeon So Min's last recording, titled the "Goodbye So-min" race.

Jeon So Min, along with the other cast members, embarked on a running tour project that took them to various locations like amusement parks, upscale restaurants, and art shops.

During their time together, they even wrote poems for each other.

Yoo Jae Suk showed his support and encouragement to Jeon So-min by writing a poem, saying, "Now that we can't see each other, it's sad, but I hope you transform into a dazzling butterfly from a moth."

Song Ji Hyo also expressed her affection and wished her well, stating, "It's heartbreaking, frustrating, and hard to believe, but I hope you find happiness in your future endeavors. We will always love you. Thank you." Jeon So Min, too, shed tears as she bid farewell to the members and staff she had been with for a long time.

As a farewell gift, Jeon So Min received a present that the members and staff had made together. She expressed her gratitude and said, "Since I was young, my dream was to appear on variety shows, and it was an honor to be with all of you. Making viewers laugh brought me immense joy. To the Running Man production team and cast members, please continue to show a lot of interest. I will also strive to show you my best in the future."

Jeon So Min joined "Running Man" as a new member in April 2017, alongside Yang Se-chan. With her wit and charm, Jeon So Min effortlessly became a part of the original cast, contributing greatly to the entertainment value of "Running Man."

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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