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According to reports, Lee Yoo Ri started off the episode, saying, "This week is my last [on the show]." At this, Shin Dong Yup remarked, "This is the first time someone has announced their leave from the start of the episode." He joked, "How could you think of saying it's your last appearance at the very beginning?" 

Lee Yoo Ri replied, "In order to show that I'm doing my best until the very end, I asked the production crew to allow me to announce [my departure] at the beginning of the episode." She continued, "I ask that you look at me positively until the end. I will work hard until the end." 

MC Yuk Joong Wang commented, "Seeing my same-age friend leave makes my heart heavy," expressing just how much Lee Yoo Ri will be missed on the show.