[Sportschosun, Reporter Jung An-ji] Cartoonist Huh Young-man, 78, will temporarily suspend all activities due to health reasons. As a result, TV Chosun's 'Heo Young Man's Food Travel,' which has been loved by viewers for seven years, has also decided to wrap up Season 1.
On the 17th, Heo Young-man Co., Ltd. said, "Huh Young-man has recently experienced a health issue and is currently focusing on treatment and recovery on the advice of his medical team." It added, "Accordingly, he will suspend all outside activities for the time being and rest."
TV Chosun's 'Heo Young Man's Food Travel' has therefore decided, after discussions with the production team, to bring Season 1 to a close.
The agency said, "We would like to express our deep gratitude to the production team, cast members, and viewers who have made the program together with us over the past seven years."
It added, "We will prioritize support for Huh Young-man's treatment and recovery, and we will provide updates on related matters at a later date."
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▶ Full statement from the agency below
Hello. This is Heo Young-man Co., Ltd.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the readers and viewers who have always supported Huh Young-man's artistic world and shown unwavering love for so long.
Huh Young-man has recently experienced a health issue and is currently focusing on treatment and recovery on the advice of his medical team. Accordingly, he will suspend all outside activities for the time being and rest.
In addition, TV Chosun's <Heo Young Man's Food Travel> has decided, after discussions with the production team, to conclude Season 1. We sincerely thank the production team, cast members, and viewers who have made the program together with us over the past seven years.
We will place the highest priority on supporting Huh Young-man's treatment and recovery, and we will share related updates at a later time.
Thank you.
June 17, 2026
Heo Young-man Co., Ltd.
