"It was a joyful journey." Heo Young-man's 'Baekban-gihaeng' ends after seven years due to health issues [Comprehensive]

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Manga artist Heo Young-man is halting his activities due to health abnormalities.

On the 17th, the production team of TV Chosun's 'Shikgaek Heo Young-man's Baekban-gihaeng' (hereinafter 'Baekban-gihaeng') announced, "'Baekban-gihaeng,' which has traveled across the nation for the past seven years to convey the value of humble yet great neighborhood meals, will conclude its journey for now due to the health concerns of Heo Young-man, who is approaching his 80th birthday."

They further added, "We have decided to prioritize Heo Young-man's health after years of non-stop travel and to put aside regrets, aiming to put a beautiful period at the end of his journey."

On this day, Heo Young-man posted a brief comment, "It was a joyful journey," along with photos on his Instagram. The released photos featured a collection of images from 'Baekban-gihaeng' over the years. His bright appearance alongside guests such as actors Son Seok-gu and Kim Hee-sun, and singers Song Ga-in and Lee Chan-won drew attention.

'Baekban-gihaeng' is expected to air a special episode titled 'The Baekban We Loved, 7 Years of Delicious Records,' which compiles the touching and flavorful journey from 2019 to 2019, while looking forward to the next season with a new look on the 21st.

The production team stated, "You will be able to relive the vivid memorable scenes of the 365th special guests who shared this meaningful time and Heo Young-man's shining performances. We plan to deeply reflect on the precious value of 2,131 meals across the eight provinces of Korea that Heo Young-man encountered through his on-the-ground efforts."

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