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Kim Joon Ho Responds To Illegal Betting Reports And Announces Departure From All Programs
Kim Joon Ho has released an official statement following gambling allegations.
On March 16, KBS’s “9 O’Clock News” reported that Cha Tae Hyun and Kim Joon Ho participated in illegal betting while playing golf. The next day, Cha Tae Hyun wrote a formal letter of apology and announced that he will step down from all of his shows.
Later in the day, Kim Joon Ho spoke up through his agency. Below is a full translation of the statement:
( Joon Ho's statement here )
Cha Tae Hyun To Step Down From All Programs; Apologizes In Formal Statement
Following reports that he engaged in gambling with fellow “2 Days & 1 Night” member Kim Joon Ho, Cha Tae Hyun has officially announced that he will be stepping down from all of his programs.
On March 16, KBS 1TV’s “9 O’Clock News” reported that Cha Tae Hyun had shared proof of his gambling through text messages in the “2 Days & 1 Night” group chatroom, which were obtained through Jung Joon Young‘s phone.
( Full article + statement under cut )
Sources: Soompi 1 (original sources 1, 2, 3, 4) & 2 (original sources 1, 2, 3) Picture from Sports Seoul
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