The producer of 'Hangout with Yoo?' revealed the background behind the decision for Park Jin-joo and Lee Mi-joo to leave the show after a long period of contemplation.
On the afternoon of the 22nd, Kim Jin-yong, the producer of the MBC entertainment program 'Hangout with Yoo?', said during a currency with OSEN, 'The departure of the two grants, Park Jin-joo and Lee Mi-joo, and the four-person system were decided after much consideration in the process of discussing a reorganization since the beginning of the year.'
Kim Jin-yong said, 'We are aware of the reactions from the viewers, which are like a whip towards us ('Hangout with Yoo?'). We appreciate both the positive responses and the criticisms, and we take them to heart. In that context, discussions about 'reorganization' have continued since the beginning of the year.'
He added cautiously, 'As discussions continued, talks first proceeded with the two individuals' agencies, Park Jin-joo and Lee Mi-joo. Afterward, decisions were made following sufficient discussions with the other members and production team.'
What was the atmosphere like on the set during the final shooting today (22nd)? Kim Jin-yong said, 'It was not at all a tearful or crying atmosphere. Rather, it was concluded cheerfully in the sense of, 'Our Jin-joo and Mi-joo can do whatever they want.'
Furthermore, he emphasized, 'The time that Park Jin-joo and Lee Mi-joo spent on 'Hangout with Yoo?' was by no means short. Mi-joo has been on for 4 years, and Jin-joo for 3 years. During that time, the production team also grew attached. As the members have developed deep bonds, they can all certainly keep in touch outside of the program.'
'Hangout with Yoo?' is a variety show where veteran entertainers Yoo Jae-suk and Haha, along with entertainment rookies Joo Woo-jae, Park Jin-joo, Lee Yi-kyung, and Lee Mi-joo, do anything for laughter. Among them, Park Jin-joo and Lee Mi-joo will leave the show after today’s shoot. Their final broadcast will be available on the 31st. 'Hangout with Yoo?' airs every Saturday at 6:25 p.m.
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