Kang Ho-dong exits 'Great Escape' after eight years... "Outstanding juniors will do a great job" [Star Issue]

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Broadcaster Kang Ho-dong is leaving 'Great Escape,' which he has been part of for eight years.

According to CJ ENM on the 5th, Kang Ho-dong will not join the new season of the variety program 'Great Escape,' scheduled to be released in the second half of this year. Having served as a founding member since the first season in 2018, Kang is stepping down from the program after eight years.

Kang Ho-dong passed the baton to his younger colleagues so that 'Great Escape' can create new stories and sent them warm support.

Through CJ ENM, Kang stated, "Every moment of 'Great Escape' was a great joy and happiness for me," adding, "I believe that this season, colleagues and juniors with more outstanding imagination and wisdom than myself will do their best to ensure the success of 'Great Escape.'"

He continued, "Finally, I would like to remind everyone that 'there is always a clue somewhere,'" offering his final words of advice to the younger cast members.

'Great Escape' debuted on tvN in 2018 and has aired four seasons through 2021, establishing itself as Korea's representative adventure variety show. It was praised for opening new horizons in escape room-style entertainment by combining massive sets, solid storytelling, and an original worldview.

Last year, it moved to the Tving original 'Great Escape: The Story,' demonstrating the strength of a season-based variety IP with an even more expanded scale and narrative.

In the new season, founding members Kim Jong-min and Shin Dong will be joined by Kim Dong-hyun, Yoo Byung-jae, Ko Kyung-pyo, and new member Seungkwan.

Kim Jong-min, known as 'Kim Discovery' for finding crucial clues and as an 'intermittent genius,' will continue to shine. Shin Dong, nicknamed 'Shin Daejang' and 'Shin Galrang,' is expected to display his sharp senses and insight without rust. Kim Dong-hyun, possessing excellent athletic ability, will deliver performances optimized for physical missions.

Yoo Byung-jae, the 'Clue Storyteller,' will take on the role of storyteller, while Ko Kyung-pyo will add excitement with his passionate support and high level of immersion. Newly joined Seungkwan is expected to inject energy with his outstanding empathy, approachability, and variety sense.

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