Comedian Lee Jin-ho, who is embroiled in an illegal gambling controversy, appears without editing on Netflix's "Comedy Revenge."
'Comedy Revenge' said today (14th) that it is "very sorry to hear the news the day before its release" regarding the illegal gambling of the cast member Lee Jin-ho.
"All content, including 'Comedy Revenge', is a result of the dedication and hard work of hundreds of staff, producers, and officials behind the screen, as well as a number of comedians. Due to the composition of the program as a group team match, there is a structural limitation in that the composition of the story is not established for the full editing of a specific team," he said, asking for the audience's understanding.
Lee Jin-ho said on his SNS earlier in the day, "I started playing on an Internet illegal gambling site as an accidental opportunity in 2020 and took on a debt that was too much to handle," adding, "I'm so ashamed and sorry."
He said, "I would also like to bow down and apologize to many of you who would have been disappointed by me who caused a social stir and rushed to hide it. I will also sincerely receive the police investigation and pay for my fault," he apologized.
Among the people who suffered financial damage from Lee Jin-ho are celebrities such as BTS Jimin, singer Ha Sung, and comedian Lee Soo-geun.
As a result, Lee Jin-ho is in a situation where broadcasting activities are inevitable. JTBC's "Knowing Bros," where Lee Jin-ho was appearing, said, "Lee Jin-ho will get off the show from this week's recording. The existing filming will be edited and broadcasted as much as possible, he said.
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