Maeng Seung-ji retires from comedy after 13 years in the industry
Maeng Seung-ji has officially announced her retirement as a comedian, marking the end of a career that began 13 years ago, though she intends to continue working as an actress and broadcaster.
Broadcaster Maeng Seung-ji announced on the 9th that she officially retired as a comedian this past May. Although she has not performed on comedy stages for more than 10 years, she intends to continue her career as an actress and entertainer.
Broadcaster Maeng Seung-ji has officially concluded her career as a comedian 13 years after her debut. Although she stepped away from comedy stages more than 10 years ago, she has now belatedly announced her retirement, while expressing her intention to continue her activities as an actress and entertainer.
On the 9th, Maeng announced via her social media, "I retired as a comedian in May." Her disclosure that she has set aside the professional title of comedian, despite having continued her activities without a formal retirement announcement until now, has drawn interest from fans.
She offered a candid response regarding her reasons for sharing the news. "No one asked and you probably aren't curious, but since there are people who ask me from time to time, I am just telling you," Maeng explained, noting that she shared the news to answer the curiosity surrounding her. Rather than a grand declaration, she responded calmly to the intermittent questions she has received.
In fact, Maeng stepped away from comedy stages a long time ago. "It has been more than 10 years since I performed on comedy stages, and I have no intention of doing so in the future," she stated. By effectively closing the possibility of a return to the stage, she made her intention to completely end her activities as a comedian clear.
However, she does not deny or regret the time she spent as a comedian. "The times I worked as a comedian were very intense in my life, and they are grateful and joyful memories," Maeng recalled. She concluded her chapter with the past meaningfully by expressing gratitude for her comedy activities, which remain an intense experience and a precious asset in her life.
She drew a line between this and a retirement from the entertainment industry. "I will spend the second act of my life even more enjoyably," Maeng said, expressing anticipation for her new start. She added, "I intend to remain as an actress or a broadcaster, so please do not be disappointed." Her message indicates that while she is setting aside her identity as a comedian, she will continue her path as a celebrity.
Maeng Seung-ji debuted in 2013 as an MBC 20th open recruitment comedian and began her comedy career through shows such as Falling for Comedy. She particularly caught the attention of viewers with her unique character and witty remarks when appearing as a reporter in the 'Surprise Camera' and 'Summer Variety Camp' specials of MBC's Infinite Challenge. She subsequently expanded her public recognition by appearing in various variety programs, including the female soldier special of MBC's Sunday Night - Real Men.
Beyond comedy and variety shows, she has expanded her field of activity into acting. She has built experience as an actress, appearing in the drama So Not Worth It and performing on stage plays. Following her official announcement of retirement from comedy, attention is focused on what new works and broadcasts Maeng Seung-ji will show through in the future.
Oh Seo-yoon reports for Mediafine Global, mainly covering K-Variety and also writing on K-drama, K-pop and K-movie.
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