'Raw talent in variety': Lee Ki-taek officially joins '2 Days & 1 Night' as new member... "Honored to join the national variety show" [Comprehensive]

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KBS 2TV variety program '2 Days & 1 Night' officially announced the addition of actor Lee Ki-taek.

On the 15th, the '2 Days & 1 Night' team stated, "Lee Ki-taek will join the show as a new member for Season 4," adding, "He will join existing members Kim Jong-min, Moon Se-yoon, Lee Jun, and DinDin to deliver even richer entertainment to viewers."

Lee Ki-taek is one of the most prominent rising stars recently. Making his debut as a model, he began his acting career in earnest through the 2020 web drama 'Two Women's Dangerous Coexistence - In Seoul 2'. He has earned recognition for his solid acting skills and warm visuals through dramas such as 'When the Flower Blooms, I Think of the Moon', 'Three Siblings Are Brave', and 'Efficient Meeting of Single Men and Women'.

Additionally, he starred alongside Han Jimin and Park Sung-hoon in the JTBC drama 'Efficient Meeting of Single Men and Women', which concluded last month on the 5th. Through the Coupang Play variety show 'Bonjour Bakery', he also took on his first fixed variety role since his debut.

In particular, it is reported that during a pre-interview for '2 Days & 1 Night', Lee Ki-taek captivated the production team with his honesty, refusing to put on a facade, and his quirky, unique charm that is unpredictable.

Lee Ki-taek is expected to fill the void left by actor Yoo Sun-ho, who recently announced his departure. As an unpolished 'raw talent in variety', he is anticipated to bring fresh energy among the existing members and establish a new youngest member character.

The production team stated, "With the meeting of a fresh new face alongside the proven chemistry of the existing members, we will be able to present an even more diverse and cheerful travelogue," and added, "We ask for your continued support and expectations for the unique chemistry that Lee Ki-taek and the existing members will create together."

Through his agency Keyeast, Lee Ki-taek expressed, "I am truly grateful and honored to join the national variety show '2 Days & 1 Night Season 4', which has been loved by many for a long time, as we travel across the country and share the charm of each region. Although there is still much I lack, I will work hard to learn from the seniors, build chemistry with them, quickly blend into the program, and bring joy to the viewers."

According to StarNews' investigation, Lee Ki-taek is scheduled to participate in the '2 Days & 1 Night' recording on the 22nd. The production team is understood to have quickly coordinated schedules with Lee Ki-taek's side to minimize the gap created by the recent departures of Jo Se-ho at the end of last year and Yoo Sun-ho.

Meanwhile, Yoo Sun-ho is set to depart after the broadcast on the 31st. This marks approximately three years and six months since he joined in December 2022. It is reported that during his final recording, Yoo Sun-ho expressed his affection for '2 Days & 1 Night', calling it "all of my 20s" and "a precious experience in my life that I will never forget, having traveled across the country."

Furthermore, while spending his last night with the members, he conveyed heartfelt reflections and gratitude, saying, "Although the travels on '2 Days & 1 Night' have ended, I am so happy and grateful to have gained reliable older brothers who will be with me for the rest of my life. I am also thankful to the viewers who loved me despite my nothingness."

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