SBS' "Running Man" made a shocking announcement that a staff member decided to finish his contract with the production. Curious who this person is? Then continue reading the article.

Producer Lim Hyung Taek Bids Farewell To 'Running Man' Team

Following the departure of PD Choi Bo Pil last July, another creative and hardworking staff member decided to leave the show.

In a report cited by Wikitree on September 29, "Running Man" producer Lim Hyung Taek announced his intention to resign from the broadcasting company SBS.

In addition to the news, after a long and in-depth discussion with SBS, PD Lim officially parted ways with the "Running Man" team. It has been said that Lim Hyung Taek is currently busy arranging and working on his future plans.

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Choi Bo Pil Parts Ways With 'Running Man' - Here's Why

Lim Hyung Taek was the man behind the Korean version of "Running Man," Chinese version of "Running Brothers 2," "Master Key," and he also directed the "Running Man" first official spin-off "Outurn by Running Man."

'Running Man' To Receive Legal Sanction Because of THIS

Aside from the sad news from the production team, "Running Man" made headlines again as the show is reported to receive legal sanction for overly broadcasting product placement.

According to a media outlet on September 29, the longest-running Korean variety program received unfortunate news from Korea Communications Standards Commission also known as (KCSC).

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Song Joong Ki Wins Daesang for 'Vincenzo' at 2022 APAN Star Awards + Full List of Winners

Previously, the show had encountered a warning from KCSC concerning its excessive product placement. It has been said that the Korea Communication Standards Commission attended a plenary session at the Broadcasting Center in Seoul and decided to give legal sanctions for five programs, in which "Running Man" was included.

In a released statement of KCSC, they gave the Sunday Korean show a warning for highlighting eating scenes excessively including the indirect advertising through the cast members' conversations and subtitles, interfering with the program's flow. They added that "Running Man" team members kept mentioning in detail the company and product names in the show.

For additional information about this kind of matter, in Korea, there are implemented laws that protect the public from subtle advertisements. And for this, broadcasters need to follow Article 73 of Korea's Broadcasting Act, which means that any products visible on the show in hopes of advertising need to be displayed in an obvious manner.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Yang Se Chan Spills Tea About Jeon So Min's Rumored Boyfriend

What are your thoughts about the news involving SBS "Running Man"? Tell us in the comments!

For more K-Drama, K-Movie, and celebrity updates, follow and subscribe to KDramastars.

KDramastars owns this article.

Shai Collins wrote this.