Lee Sang-min Abruptly Leaves 'Bloody Game X' After 11 Years Off Survival Shows
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Television personality Lee Sang-min has unexpectedly withdrawn from the survival reality show 'Bloody Game X'.
- His departure occurred during the transition from team-based challenges to individual competitions in the seventh episode.
- Lee Sang-min cited personal reasons for his voluntary withdrawal after an 11-year hiatus from survival entertainment.
Television personality Lee Sang-min has made an unexpected mid-season withdrawal from the survival reality show 'Bloody Game X,' marking his return to the genre after an 11-year absence.
His departure was depicted in the seventh episode, which was released on August 7. The episode showed the conclusion of the team-based challenges and the imminent shift to individual competitions. Lee Sang-min voluntarily decided to quit the show, citing personal circumstances.
During the episode, Lee Sang-min cautiously addressed the other players, asking, "Can I say a word?" before announcing his decision to withdraw. The exact nature of his personal reasons for leaving the show remains undisclosed.
'Bloody Game X' is an original series on the streaming platform Wavve. The show features contestants competing in intense survival challenges. Lee Sang-min's participation was highly anticipated due to his long break from the survival entertainment format.
Then, can I say a word?
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.