Manhwa Artist Heo Young-man to Halt All Activities Due to Health Issues, Ending 7-Year Run of 'Baekban Gihaeng'

Manhwa artist Heo Young-man, who has been active in the broadcasting industry through TV CHOSUN's 'Sikgaek Heo Young-man's Baekban Gihaeng', is completely suspending all broadcasting and public activities due to sudden health issues. Consequently, 'Baekban Gihaeng', the long-running food program he has led for 7 years, will also come to an end.

Heo Young-man Co., Ltd. announced the suspension of activities on the 17th, stating, "Recently, health issues have arisen for artist Heo Young-man, and he is currently focusing on treatment and recovery following the recommendation of medical staff. Accordingly, he plans to suspend all external activities for the time being and take rest."

It continued, "Due to artist Heo Young-man's health situation, it has been finalized through close consultation with the production team that Season 1 of TV CHOSUN's 'Sikgaek Heo Young-man's Baekban Gihaeng' will conclude. We express our deepest gratitude to the production team and cast who have created the program together over the past 7 years, as well as to the readers and viewers who have sent unchanging love for a long time. At this moment, we plan to prioritize supporting artist Heo Young-man's treatment and full recovery, and we will provide further updates regarding related news based on the progress of his health recovery in the future."

'Sikgaek Heo Young-man's Baekban Gihaeng', which first aired in May 2019, has established itself as a healing food program where artist Heo finds the true meaning and value of taste in humble local meals and communicates with the public.