Lee Jin-ho, illegal gambling → Confessing the police investigation "Making a life of misjudgment..."Something to pay for."

Oct 14, 2024

Lee Jin-ho, illegal gambling → Confessing the police investigation 'Making a life of misjudgment...'Something to pay for.'
Comedian Lee Jin-ho confessed to illegal gambling and resulting in an unaffordable debt.

On the 14th, Lee Jin-ho "I'm sorry. I am writing this to confess my shameful past resulting from my misjudgment," he began to write with an apology.

Lee Jin-ho said "I started playing games on illegal gambling sites on the Internet by chance in 2020, and I got a debt I couldn't afford. I was able to belatedly wake up to the tingling advice of my acquaintances and the fear that I might never be able to do this thing I love again, but I've already had financial help from a lot of people" he confessed.

Then "I'm constantly paying back the money every month, and I'm going to repay all this debt on my own until I die." he said.

He said "Money damage is also a loss, but above all, I was very sorry to those who trusted me and lent me money. When I got a call to an unknown number, I thought it was a debt-related call, and I felt like every day was being beaten up by the fear of when this would be known to the world," he said.

I thought I could at least get out of this anxiety after confessing everything and being punished, but I had to work to pay off my debt, so wouldn't that be my own greed.. I couldn't make a choice" confided.

Lee Jin-ho "I'm so ashamed, and I'm sorry. As a celebrity on the show, I truly regret the past when I forgot my duty and ruined it with a moment of misjudgment. Even if I don't become a good person as an example for others, I'll try my best not to be a person who points a finger at someone," he reflected.

And "Lastly, I promise to pay off 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. I will also sincerely receive the police investigation and pay for my fault. I'm truly sorry," he said once again, bowing down.

Meanwhile, Lee Jin-ho, who made his debut in SBS 'Find Your Lover' in 2005, is active in traditional comedy, entertainment programs, and digital content.

▶ Hereinafter, Lee Jin-ho's full entry

Hello, I'm Lee Jinho.

Sorry, I'm writing to confess my shameful past stemming from my misjudgment.

I started playing on an Internet illegal gambling site by chance in 2020, and I'm in a debt I can't afford. I was able to belatedly wake up to the stinging advice of my acquaintances and the fear that I might never be able to do this thing I love again, but I had already had financial help from a lot of people.

I am constantly paying back the money every month, and I will continue to repay all of this debt on my own until I die. Financial damage is also a loss, but above all, I was so sorry to those who trusted me and lent me money. When I got a call to an unknown number, my heart was racing, and I felt like every day was being beaten by the fear of when this would be known to the world.

Rather, I thought I could at least get out of this anxiety after confessing everything and being punished, but I had to work to repay my debt a little, so wouldn't that be my own greed.. I couldn't make a choice right away.

I'm so embarrassed, and I'm sorry. As a celebrity on the show, I truly regret the past when I forgot my duty and ruined it with a moment of misjudgment. Even if I don't become a good person who serves as an example for others, I will at least try hard not to be a person who points fingers at someone else.

Finally, 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. I will also sincerely receive the police investigation and pay for my fault.

I am truly sorry.



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