Comedian Cho Sae-ho, embroiled in allegations of ties to organized crime, participated in the 2 Days & 1 Night filming as scheduled.
On the 8th, KBS 2TV's 2 Days & 1 Night told OSEN, "It is true that the scheduled filming on the 5th and 6th proceeded."
They added, "Currently the 2 Days & 1 Night production team is keeping a close watch on the matters related to Cho Sae-ho."
A netizen using the nickname "Pyo inspector" recently claimed on social media, "Cho Sae-ho is close friends with Mr. Choi, a key figure in the largest violent organization in the Geochang area, and has collusion related to illegal gambling and money laundering." He stirred controversy by releasing a photo showing Cho Sae-ho and Mr. Choi embracing.
In response, Cho Sae-ho's agency A2Z Entertainment said, "The allegation is groundless; he is merely an acquaintance met during an event," and explained there were no paid gifts or inappropriate relations. However, as past photos spread online, public sentiment remains chilly.
The "Pyo inspector" later deleted the exposé post but left a remark implying "there was outside pressure," further fueling the controversy.
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