A whistleblower who alleged broadcaster Cho Sae-ho's ties to organized crime reacted against Cho Sae-ho's side's explanation and warned of additional revelations.
On the 5th, A, who had alleged Cho Sae-ho's ties to organized crime, posted on his social account "The posts I've put up are causing a huge social ripple effect right now, so comedian Cho Sae-ho will be in a lot of trouble. And I know who the famous influencer, celebrity and public official who is connected to Mr. Choi is".
Earlier, A claimed that Cho Sae-ho had a deep relationship with Choi, an organized crime member who runs illegal gambling sites domestically and abroad and engages in money laundering. He posted a photo of Cho Sae-ho and Choi with their arms around each other or embracing and criticized, "Using the excuse of being an acquaintance, (he received expensive gifts from Choi while promoting a franchise run by a member of an organized crime group. He often hung out with Choi, a key figure in the largest violent organization in the Geochang area, drank with him and received expensive gifts. Is it acceptable for a national comedian to do that?"
In response, agency A2Z Entertainment dismissed the claims, saying, "The assertions that Cho Sae-ho received expensive gifts from a specific acquaintance are completely untrue." Given that he meets many people through various events and broadcast activities, Choi is simply an acquaintance he came to know through such occasions and "there were no reciprocal...
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