Renowned cartoonist Huh Young-man is suspending his professional activities for the time being due to health reasons.
Huh Young-man Inc. announced in an official statement on June 17, "Recently, Huh has experienced health issues, and he is currently focusing on treatment and recovery following the advice of medical professionals," adding, "He plans to halt all public activities for the time being to prioritize his rest and stability."
As a result, the TV Chosun program "Sikgaek Huh Young-man's Baekban Journey," which he has hosted, will conclude its first season.
The agency stated, "We have decided to wrap up the program after consultation with the production team," and added, "We extend our deepest gratitude to the production staff, the guests who have been with us for the past seven years, and our viewers."
TV Chosun also commented, "We have decided to bring this journey to an end due to the health concerns of Huh, who is approaching his 80th birthday," and noted, "To comfort the viewers who will miss the show, we plan to air a special episode that encapsulates the touching moments and culinary journeys of the past seven years."
Huh debuted in 1974 with "Finding Home," which won the Hankook Ilbo New Cartoonist Contest. He established himself as a leading figure in the Korean comics industry by creating numerous iconic works such as "Gaksital," "Fly Super Board," "Beat," "Tazza," and "Sikgaek." Since 2019, he has been consistently loved by viewers through "Sikgaek Huh Young-man's Baekban Journey," where he introduced hidden local restaurants and the stories of the people behind them.
(Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon, SBS Entertainment News)
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