Yoo Hee Yeol Leaves "SNL Korea," Yoo Se Yoon to Take Over

Musician Yoo Hee Yeol will be bidding farewell to the viewers of tvN’s “SNL Korea.”

According to sources in the industry, the artist will be leaving the show this week, nearly a year after joining the cast in last September.

At the time, Yoo Hee Yeol replaced anchor Choi Il Goo as the host of “Weekend Update,” and from the fifth season onwards, he has hosted the corner “People Update.”

Due to being busy with his next album and personal matters, Yoo Hee Yeol decided to depart from the show, and his final appearance will take place on August 30.

The empty spot will be filled by comedian Yoo Se Yoon, who is known for his witty and daring wordplay. According to the news, “People Update” will undergo a complete transformation following the addition of the new host, with everything from the name to the setting being changed.