[OSEN=Kim Soo-hyung Reporter] The controversy surrounding broadcaster Cho Sae-ho, dubbed the ‘mob involvement rumor,’ shows no signs of subsiding. Despite his agency’s strong rebuttal, whistleblower A has continued to threaten additional revelations, causing the issue to escalate rather than fade.
Whistleblower A posted on their SNS on the 5th, stating, “The post I made has caused significant social impact, and Cho Sae-ho must be in considerable trouble,” adding, “I know all the famous influencers, celebrities, and public officials connected to Mr. Cho.”
Earlier, A alleged that Cho Sae-ho maintained a long-standing friendship with a suspected organized crime figure, Mr. Choi, who faces allegations of operating illegal gambling sites and money laundering. They released photos of the two embracing or walking shoulder-to-shoulder, also raising suspicions that Cho Sae-ho promoted franchises operated by Mr. Choi and received expensive gifts.
In response, Cho Sae-ho’s agency, A2Z Entertainment, dismissed the claims, stating, “The individual in question is merely an acquaintance, and there is no truth to allegations of financial transactions or quid pro quo relationships.” They added, “We are reviewing legal action against defamation and obstruction of business due to false statements.”
However, A quickly rebutted the agency’s explanation, writing, “I understand that celebrities, being human, might socialize with organized crime figures, but as a public figure, shouldn’t they...
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