Jo Se-ho's vacancy was also filled. '2 Days & 1 Night' returns to a '6-member system' with Lee Yong-jin [Star Issue]

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Comedian Lee Yong-jin is officially joining as a new member of '2 Days & 1 Night'. He will participate in the first recording on the 22nd alongside actor Lee Gi-taek. With this, '2 Days & 1 Night' will establish a new 6-member system for the first time in about six months.

On the 18th, the KBS 2TV variety program '2 Days & 1 Night Season 4' (hereinafter '2 Days & 1 Night') announced, "Lee Yong-jin has confirmed his appearance as a new member of Season 4." It further added, "Starting from the recording on the 22nd, he will join existing members Kim Jong-min, Moon Se-yoon, Lee Jun, DinDin, and the newest member Lee Gi-taek to greet viewers with a new 6-member system."

Lee Yong-jin fills the vacancy left by Jo Se-ho, who left the program last December. Earlier, Jo Se-ho voluntarily stepped down from the program after rumors surfaced regarding his close ties with a gangster under investigation for suspected illegal money laundering, stating, "I feel a deep sense of responsibility for the misunderstanding and scandal."

Following this, the production team maintained a 5-member system without adding any new members for a while. However, with the youngest member Yoo Seon-ho also leaving the program recently, the need to recruit new members grew, and the production team selected Lee Gi-taek as the new youngest member. With Lee Yong-jin's joining now confirmed, '2 Days & 1 Night' has undergone changes with two members replaced for the first time in six months.

Notably, Lee Yong-jin first connected with '2 Days & 1 Night' as an intern for Season 3 from late 2018 to early 2019. At that time, he was active as the "lucky intern," showcasing his witty brainplay and exceptional athletic skills. His unique quick-witted humor and unpredictable reactions left a strong impression every time he appeared briefly. It remains to be seen what kind of performance Lee Yong-jin will deliver as an official member in Season 4.

The '2 Days & 1 Night' team stated, "Following the announcement of 'Rising Rookie' Lee Gi-taek's joining, we revealed the identity of 'Veteran All-rounder' Lee Yong-jin as a hidden new member today, confident that this is a legendary golden combination." They added, "The harmonious 6-member system of the existing members along with Lee Yong-jin and Lee Gi-taek will provide viewers with even more diverse and healthy laughter."

Meanwhile, the first trip featuring Lee Yong-jin and Lee Gi-taek will be released on June 7.

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