Huh Young-man Hospitalized in ICU Following Fall; 'Sikgaek's Baekban Journey' Ends After 7 Years

Cartoonist Huh Young-man has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) following a fall, and "Sikgaek Huh Young-man's Baekban Journey" on TV Chosun, which followed him on his quest to find home-style meals across the country, has concluded its seven-year journey.

The final episode of "Sikgaek Huh Young-man's Baekban Journey," which aired on June 21, marked the end of Season 1 with a special broadcast. At the end of the episode, the production team displayed a message wishing for Huh's recovery, stating, "We wish for the speedy recovery of Sikgaek Huh Young-man. Thank you for being with us for such a long time."

Previously, a representative for Huh stated that he had recently suffered a fall and was receiving treatment in the ICU. The representative said, "He has been hospitalized for about a month and is recovering," but added, "While his condition is not extremely critical, it is a situation that warrants concern given his advanced age."

The broadcast featured a look back at the seven-year journey of "Baekban Journey" since its first episode in 2019. Numerous meals and stories recorded while traveling through restaurants and alleys across the country were revisited, and restaurant owners who had appeared on the show also made an appearance to express their gratitude and support for Huh.

Meanwhile, Huh is a representative South Korean cartoonist who has received great love for works such as "Sikgaek," "Tazza," and "Gaksital."

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Kyung-yoon)
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