# Knowing Bros cast member hiatuses

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> Updated: 2026-08-27T22:38:47.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Longtime cast members of the JTBC variety show ‘Knowing Bros’ have announced temporary breaks from the program after 11 years of participation.

In early August, Super Junior member Kim Heechul announced a hiatus due to the demanding schedule of the group’s 20th-anniversary tour. He noted that the tour required him to miss recordings or necessitated double filming sessions. He expressed his gratitude to senior entertainer Kang Ho Dong for his influence on his broadcasting mindset.

Later in the month, singer Min Kyung-hoon also announced a hiatus from the show. While initial reports suggested a permanent departure, his agency, Longplay Music, and JTBC clarified that he is entering a period of rest to recharge. There are currently no plans to add a permanent replacement for him during this period.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Min Kyung-hoon to take hiatus from ‘Knowing Bros’ after 11 years

Singer Min Kyung-hoon is taking a temporary hiatus from the JTBC variety show ‘Knowing Bros’ to recharge after 11 years, with plans to return in the future.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/min-kyung-hoon-to-take-hiatus-from-knowing-bros-after-11-years

### 2026-08-02: Kim Heechul Leaves 'Knowing Bros' After 11 Years

Kim Heechul quits Knowing Bros after 11 years, citing tour scheduling conflicts and praising Kang Ho Dong’s viewers‑first ethos, while recalling Super Junior’s early broadcast earnings.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-heechul-leaves-knowing-bros-after-11-years

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