Mixed martial arts fighter and television personality Choo Sung-hoon, 51, will temporarily halt broadcasting activities in preparation for the final fight of his professional fighting career.
According to media reports Thursday, Choo is set to compete at Black Combat 17, an MMA event scheduled for Nov. 21 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul.
The bout will mark the end of Choo's career as a professional fighter. He is currently focused on training and plans to minimize appearances on entertainment shows and other broadcast programs until the fight.
This does not mean Choo will disappear from television entirely. Programs that were filmed before he began preparations for the fight are expected to be released as scheduled.
Web variety show "The Boss is Crazy," with comedian Lee Eun-ji, released Wednesday.
The program follows Choo, who has himself pursued business ventures, as he visits companies with growth potential and takes part in their management for a day.
Choo will also appear in SBS Plus and MBN's "A Real Man's Travel Guide," scheduled to air in October, reuniting with singer Kim Jong-kook after the pair previously appeared together in "A Real Man's Travel Guide in Kyushu."
A former judoka, Choo transitioned to mixed martial arts and competed in promotions including K-1 Hero's, the UFC and ONE Championship before expanding his career into television.
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