K-pop group SHINHWA member Andy has decided to step down from the group’s self-titled TV show “Shinhwa Broadcasting” after involved in a charge of illegal gambling.Andy’s agency TOP Media announced the official position of Andy through its official website on Thursday, “
We extend our apology to worry numerous fans who support Andy with a shameful thing.”
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Andy reflects deeply on the investigation result and what he did. He has decided to cease further official activities and take time for self-reflection-and-examination,” TOP Media went on, “We delivered his will to the producing crew of the shows he is appearing in.”
An official with JTBC explained that, “
We’ve already taped episodes for two weeks so we can’t avoid Andy to appear on until the December 1 episode. We’re going to edit out Andy’s part as much as we can.”
On Tuesday, the K-pop star’s agency admitted that
Andy was examined by the prosecution last month with a charge of illegal gambling by betting big through illegal online gambling website.Popular TV celebrities
Lee Soo-geun,
Tak Jae-hoon,
Tony An, who is former member of ‘90s top K-pop group H.O.T, and
Boom have been reported to have gone through the examination by the prosecution with the same charge.
source:
tenasia