On December 5, the anonymous accuser identified as A posted on personal SNS, stating, “What I’ve posted will have major social repercussions, and Jo Se-ho will face serious trouble,” adding that they were aware of “famous influencers, celebrities, and even public officials connected to Choi.” While acknowledging that celebrities are human and can socialize with anyone, A questioned, “Does it make sense for a public figure to describe a 10-year relationship with a gang member as merely a ‘casual acquaintance’?”
A further intensified the allegations by claiming, “If you’ve known someone for 10 years, it’s hard to believe you wouldn’t know what kind of business they’re in. Didn’t you know about his corporation? Didn’t you visit his business?” A also suggested that expensive gifts were likely exchanged, stating, “There’s no way Choi didn’t give their celebrity friend an expensive gift. Jo Se-ho’s conscience will speak for itself.”
The controversy reached a new level when A directly mentioned Jo Se-ho’s wife. A claimed, “Before Jo Se-ho got married, I have a photo of him drinking with his current wife at Choi’s house.” While saying there was no desire to release the photo, A warned that continued claims of “just a casual acquaintance” would leave no choice but to make the image public. A also alleged that within the Gangnam area, their close relationship was already widely known.
A additionally referenced MBN’s Kim Myung-joon’s News Fighter, thanking the anchor for addressing the core issue: whether the individual in the photos is truly a key gang figure and what kind of business he operates, pointing out that these essential questions still lack clear answers.
Previously, A had alleged that Jo Se-ho maintained a close relationship with Choi, who is rumored to be involved in illegal gambling and money laundering. A claimed Jo Se-ho promoted Choi’s franchise business and accepted expensive gifts, sharing photos of the two posing with arms around each other and hugging, asking, “Does it make sense for the nation’s favorite comedian to receive luxury gifts from a gang figure?”
In response, Jo Se-ho’s agency A2Z Entertainment firmly denied all allegations, stating that they are based solely on the accuser’s speculation. The agency admitted Jo Se-ho knows Choi personally but emphasized that they are “merely acquaintances,” adding that claims regarding expensive gifts or improper relations are entirely false. The company confirmed it is actively considering legal action for defamation.
Jo Se-ho married his wife, former model Jung Soo-ji, in October last year in a lavish wedding attended by over 900 guests. The couple later shared glimpses of their honeymoon through social media, drawing public attention. Now, with his wife being dragged into the controversy, the scale and impact of the scandal have grown significantly, placing even more pressure on the comedian as public scrutiny intensifies.
Sources: Daum
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