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Actor Lee Sang-yeop has announced his departure from 'Seoksam Play Season 1'.
In the TV Chosun program 'Seoksam Play Season 1', airing at 7:50 p.m. on the 23rd, Lee Sang-yeop is shown notifying the production team of his departure.
During what was supposed to be a peaceful preparation time for going out, an unexpected 'departure commotion' erupts. Lee Sang-yeop, who was struggling to choose an outfit for the outing, casually asked the production team for their opinion, only to be shocked by an unexpected response.
Seeing Lee Sang-yeop overwhelmed with sadness, Lee Mi-ju added fuel to the fire by saying, "I think we need to do a stop-loss selling with these people," and eventually, an explosive Lee Sang-yeop made a sudden declaration: "I'm leaving!"
Not only did Jeon So-min and Lee Mi-ju agree, saying, "They are not people who have Lee Sang-yeop's best interests at heart," but they also spread the rumor "Lee Sang-yeop is leaving!" at the speed of light throughout the neighborhood, making his departure a done deal.

Regarding this, the production team of 'Seoksam Play Season 1' stated, "The members' unfiltered fact-bashing and real-life tick-tock interactions unfolding against the dazzling scenery of Jeju will deliver fun exactly as it is."
They also spoke about Lee Sang-yeop's departure declaration. The production team said, "You can see the 'soju sisters' quick shift in stance in dealing with Lee Sang-yeop's sudden departure commotion, and the game-show-like sensibility of Ji Seok-jin being left in a state of shock like a hyena. Even the on-site staff could not hold back their laughter at Lee Sang-yeop's sudden departure declaration and Ji Seok-jin's poignant parking lot confession during filming. Please watch the full story of the unfiltered exposé that comes from the close friendship among the members, and the true details hidden behind it."
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