Former S.E.S member Sugah, who was embroiled in controversy over overseas gambling, is making a comeback on the show 'Star Health Ranking Number One.'
Sugah will appear as a guest on the Channel A variety program 'Star Health Ranking Number One' airing tonight (9th).
'Star Health Ranking Number One' is a program where all celebrity participants receive special health check-ups and are ranked based on their health. Following its pilot airing in February, it will now have its regular broadcast with Sugah as the first guest. Notably, this is Sugah's first appearance on a broadcast since the controversy over her overseas gambling.
Sugah was sentenced to six months in prison, with a two-year suspended sentence and 80 hours of community service for habitual gambling, totaling 790 million won during 26 instances overseas from August 2016 to May 2018. Additionally, she was sued for failing to repay about 700 million won in gambling funds but reached an agreement in November 2020.
S.E.S was greatly loved as the first generation of idol girl groups. The controversy surrounding former diva Sugah's overseas gambling brought great shock to fans. As Bada and Yujin, among other S.E.S members, are still active, and there are ongoing requests for a complete S.E.S reunion stage, there is even more disappointment.
Afterwards, Sugah transformed into an internet broadcast BJ, sparking controversy with revealing fashion, and publicly clashed with Bada on social media. Bada indicated issues regarding Sugah's post-gambling career in a social media live broadcast. Although multiple sightings of Bada and Yujin together were captured, Sugah's absence led to rumors of discord and 'cut-off' speculations.
Despite ongoing critical sentiment, Sugah is recently preparing for a comeback as a businessperson. She is also continuing her charitable work through various volunteer activities, including a gambling campaign and sharing food with youth.
Amid Sugah's transformation, she is making a comeback on 'Star Health Ranking Number One.' After resolving the gambling controversy through an agreement five years ago, attention is focused on Sugah's return to the public, not through social media but on broadcast.
However, according to preview materials released by the production team prior to the broadcast, there was no mention of Sugah addressing the past controversy. It remains to be seen whether Sugah's appearance will be a one-time guest spot or lead to continued requests.
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