Broadcast personality Kim Jedong's recent whereabouts were revealed for the first time in a while, drawing mixed reactions from netizens.
Lee Moon-sae on the 9th posted a single photo on his social media without any accompanying text to share his current status.
The released photo showed Lee Moon-sae visiting an exhibition with acquaintances. Standing beside Lee Moon-sae, who wore a comfortable blue shirt and shorts, were Choi Yura, No Sa-yeon, Lee Sung-mi and Kim Jedong.
They had previously appeared together in a photo Choi Yura released last month. It appears they regularly meet based on personal friendship, and this gathering took place at an exhibition; although Shin Seung Hun was not seen, the other members all gathered, creating a warm atmosphere.
What drew attention among them was Kim Jedong. Kim Jedong has not been particularly active since MBC every1's 2024 broadcast of '고민순삭 있었는데요 없었습니다' and has been continuing activities through talk shows and lectures.
Kim Jedong, whose appearance was captured for the first time in a while since last month, looked gaunter than when he was actively working. In particular, he once confessed on a radio show that "I have fallen. I have completely fallen. I want to be on air. Please let me. Even if only briefly, please let me," so some speculate that his reduced activities have caused severe emotional strain and made him look more gaunt.
Fans' reactions to Kim Jedong's condition are mixed. Some netizens expressed concern seeing his thin appearance, saying "health comes first" and "he looks much thinner," while negative responses mentioning Kim Jedong's past political remarks and actions have also continued.
Meanwhile, Kim Jedong will host the forum commemorating the 81st anniversary of liberation, 'Korea's future strategy, issues and proposals,' to be held on the 15th at the Jeongto Social and Cultural Center in Seocho District, Seoul.
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