Actress Kim Ah-young directly expressed her feelings about leaving 'SNL Korea Season 7.'

Kim Ah-young revealed her departure from 'SNL Korea Season 7' on the 14th by posting a photo and a lengthy message on her social media, stating, "It was a big decision for me, so it weighed on my mind to convey only through an article, and I decided to write this myself. It was not an easy decision, but I believe it is a necessary decision for me, and after much contemplation, I have decided not to participate in this 'SNL' season."

She continued, "Thank you for allowing me to freely enjoy my time for the past three years. I felt an overwhelming amount of love and happiness that I had never experienced before and I am very grateful as part of the SNL crew. I also learned a lot. I had the opportunity to study the faces and voices of various roles in a short time, the boldness and energy, the atmosphere of freely exchanging opinions regardless of seniority, and the reaction and synchronization of the crew seniors who were a step behind the host seniors; all of these experiences have greatly taught me in this work. Thank you for gifting me this time of learning!"

Kim Ah-young added, "And to all the production team, staff members, and makeup artists of SNL.. Every single face brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for believing in me and being with me through the hot summer and cold winter. I can't express how reassuring it was to have your support on set. I also want to sincerely express my gratitude once again to our crew and seniors. I was truly happy to perform on stage with the seniors.

The time I spent at SNL over the past three years has become a precious asset in my life. Thinking about leaving a place that has meaning to me brings feelings of regret and honestly some fear, but I also think it is an opportunity for me to grow even more. Just as I have done so far..! I will steadily create my own path."

Kim Ah-young has received great love for her character "Malknun Gwang" from the corner "MZ Office" in the 'SNL Korea' series. In particular, the "MZ Office" corner gained immense popularity, resulting in the spin-off of another Coupang Play variety show, 'Office Workers.'

Here is the full statement from Kim Ah-young regarding her departure.

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[Photo] Kim Ah-young SNS.

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