Huh Young-man Hospitalized in ICU After Fall; 'Food Travel' Ends After 7 Years

As renowned comic artist Huh Young-man is currently hospitalized in the intensive care unit following a fall, the TV Chosun program "Sikgaek Huh Young-man's Food Travel," which followed him on his journey to find local meals across the country, has concluded its seven-year run.

The final episode of "Sikgaek Huh Young-man's Food Travel," which aired on June 21, marked the end of Season 1 with a special broadcast. At the end of the episode, the production team displayed a message wishing for Huh's recovery, stating, "We wish for the speedy recovery of Sikgaek Huh Young-man. Thank you for being with us for so long."

Previously, a representative for Huh stated that he had recently suffered a fall and was receiving treatment in the intensive care unit. The representative said, "He has been hospitalized for about a month and is recovering," but added, "While his condition is not extremely critical, we are concerned given his advanced age."

The broadcast featured a look back at the seven-year journey of "Food Travel" since its first episode in 2019. Numerous meals and stories documented while traveling through restaurants and alleys across the country were revisited, and restaurant owners who had appeared on the show also made appearances to express their gratitude and support for Huh.

Meanwhile, Huh is a representative South Korean comic artist who has received great love for works such as "Sikgaek," "Tazza," and "Gaksital."



(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Kyung-yoon)
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