'Illegal Gambling' Lee Jin-ho, Suspending Activities..."I'm going to meet the production team and discuss it."

As comedian Lee Jin-ho was investigated by the police for illegal gambling on the Internet, broadcasting activities were also on alert.

Today (14th), Lee Jin-ho said on his SNS, "I started a game on an Internet illegal gambling site as an accidental opportunity in 2020, and I'm very ashamed and sorry."

Lee Jin-ho said he is currently facing a police investigation, and apologized to the debtors, saying, "We will reimburse you no matter what."

Under these circumstances, it is expected that it will be difficult to continue Lee Jin-ho's broadcasting activities.

An official from the agency SM C&C told YTN Star, "Lee Jin-ho's fault caused inconvenience," adding, "We will meet with the production team of the program that is currently appearing or about to be released to discuss future measures."

JTBC's "Knowing Bros," where Lee Jin-ho is appearing, said, "We are trying to figure out the situation." Netflix's "Comedy Revenge," which has already been filmed, is set for a production presentation this morning.

Lee Jin-ho, who confessed to illegal gambling, said, "When I got a call from an unknown number, my heart was racing, and every day seemed to be beaten by the fear of when this would be known to the world," adding, "As a celebrity on the show, I sincerely regret the past when I forgot my duty and ruined it with a moment of misjudgment."

In addition, he said, "I bow my head and apologize to many of you who would have been disappointed by me who caused a social stir and was in a hurry to hide it. I will also faithfully receive the police investigation and pay for my fault," he said.


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