Running Man aims for renewal in January, apologizes for Song Ji-hyo and Kim Jong-kook's premature announcement

The "Running Man" crew released a statement regarding the renewal of the show and the current issue.

It also mentioned the sudden notice ofSong Ji-hyoandKim Jong-kook's stepping down.

The statement said, ""Running Man"is aiming for the start of Season 2 in late January".

"We also apologize for having offendedSong Ji-hyoandKim Jong-kookwho have been with us for 7 years, due to the articles that may have surprised them as it was released before any communication".

Below are the contents of the statement

The SBS TV show "Running Man" states as below regarding a few matters at hand.

"Running Man" is aiming for the start of Season 2 in late January".

"We also apologize for having offendedSong Ji-hyoandKim Jong-kookwho have been with us for 7 years, due to the articles that may have surprised them as it was released before any communication".

"We also apologize to the viewers of the show".

"We are apologetic once again for not having been more considerate aboutSong Ji-hyoandKim Jong-kookand also to the rest of the "Running Man" crew for this".