Broadcaster Cho Sae-ho bowed his head directly to Park Mi-sun, who is battling breast cancer, over the controversy surrounding a breast cancer awareness campaign event.
On the 12th, Park Mi-sun, returning in healthy condition after a 10-month hiatus, appeared on tvN You Quiz on the Block. Upon seeing Park Mi-sun that day, Cho Sae-ho said, "It's been a while, and I'm truly sorry," and offered his apology first.
He said, "I am truly sorry about my recent attendance at the event. Since then, I have been cautious about seeing senior colleagues," and bowed his head, adding, "This incident has led me to think more deeply and learn more about breast cancer."
The event Cho Sae-ho referred to was "W Korea breast cancer awareness improvement campaign: Love Your W," held on the 15th of last month. However, contrary to the event's purpose, footage from the afterparty showing celebrities drinking alcohol and suggestive songs playing was revealed and drew criticism. The controversy grew when it became known that the invitation included the phrase "breast cancer party," and Cho Sae-ho, who was one of the attendees at the time, was also put on the spot.
With this, Cho Sae-ho is effectively making his first public apology at an official gathering.
Park Mi-sun responded cheerfully to Cho Sae-ho, saying, "You must have been through a lot; you've lost some weight," which lightened the mood. He eased the atmosphere further by saying, "There were so many fake news reports. One YouTube channel even said I held a funeral. My husband appeared on a broadcast and cried," prompting laughter. She added, "So I came out to report that I'm alive," turning the studio into a sea of laughter.
That day Park Mi-sun candidly revealed how she came to be diagnosed with breast cancer. She said, "An ultrasound in February showed nothing abnormal, but during a comprehensive checkup in December I had another test and cancer was found," adding, "If I hadn't gone, I might have passed it by without knowing. That decision saved my life."
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