>'Illegal gambling' Lee Jin-ho, add to the crime of disgust..BTS Jimin escaped 100 million won by lying.

Oct 14, 2024

Comedian Lee Jin-ho caused financial damage to senior and junior celebrities, including group BTS Jimin, by even "lying" as he owed hundreds of millions of won for illegal gambling. In particular, criticism is mounting as he is known to have borrowed money from emotional appeals that it is because of his parents' work.

According to a Ten Asia report on the 14th, Lee Jin-ho borrowed hundreds of millions of won by lying to Jimin, Lee Soo-geun, and Young-tak. It is known that he borrowed money by lying such as `I am in a hurry because of my parents' work'`I need money because I have to pay taxes.' In the case of Jimin, when Lee Jin-ho asked him to lend 100 million won, saying he would use it for only a week because he needed a quick payment in 2022, he lent it to him using a loan card. But Lee Jin-ho didn't pay back and Jimin "Pay back in 10 years."," he said, showing mercy.

Lee Jin-ho is known to have borrowed money from various celebrities and even used private loans. Some celebrities decided to file a complaint for Lee Jin-ho for fraud and provisional seizure of his appearance fees when Lee Jin-ho demanded sudden payment from his celebrity acquaintances as well.

In addition, when Ten Asia asked Lee Jin-ho's agency, SM C&C, about the related content, they lost contact, and Lee Jin-ho suddenly issued a statement through SNS.

"I'm writing this to confess my shameful past stemming from my misjudgment," Lee said. "I started playing on an Internet illegal gambling site by chance in 2020, and I ended up with an unaffordable debt. I was able to belatedly wake up to the stinging advice of my acquaintances and the fear that I might not be able to do this thing I love again, but I had already had financial help from many people. I am steadily paying back the money every month, and I intend to repay all of this debt on my own until I die in the future."

In addition, "Money damage is also a loss, but above all, I was very sorry to those who trusted me and lent me money. I promise to repay the debt left to me no matter what. I would also like to bow down and apologize to many of you who would have been disappointed with me for causing a social stir and rushing to hide it. The police investigation will also be faithfully conducted and I will pay for my wrongdoings."

Lee Jin-ho did not attend the production presentation of the Netflix entertainment show `Comedy Revenge.' Even in a sudden situation, cast member Lee Kyung-kyu said, "Comedy Revenge" is not a single program. I am not swayed by my personal life. I heard the news a little while ago, and I'm going to cruise without much regard." Lee Jin-ho also got off JTBC 'Knowing Brother', and the amount already filmed will be edited and broadcasted as much as possible. Lee Jin-ho is expected to be virtually kicked out of all broadcasts he is appearing on, as well as Knowing Brother.

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>'Illegal gambling' Lee Jin-ho, add to the crime of disgust..BTS Jimin escaped 100 million won by lying.

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