On the December 24 episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 324), former judge-turned-writer Moon Yoo-seok appeared as a guest. Before Moon entered the studio, Yoo Jae-suk found himself speaking aloud, expressing admiration for Moon’s career transition after 23 years in the judiciary. He remarked that these days, many professionals such as doctors or legal experts draw from real-life experience to write dramas and books.
Midway through his commentary, Yoo suddenly laughed and became self-aware, joking that he was talking to himself. “I’m just rambling on my own,” he said lightly. “In the past, there was always someone to go back and forth with. Now… it’s just me.” His comment was widely interpreted as a subtle but sincere acknowledgment of Jo Se-ho’s empty seat on the show.
Jo Se-ho recently stepped down from his regular appearances on You Quiz on the Block as well as KBS 2TV’s 2 Days & 1 Night after becoming embroiled in controversy over alleged links to an organized crime figure. Through his agency, Jo denied all allegations, firmly stating that he had no direct or indirect involvement in illegal activities or money laundering. Despite these denials, mounting public scrutiny and plans for further exposés led him to voluntarily withdraw from his programs.
Jo Se-ho later addressed the public personally through social media, apologizing for disappointing fans and admitting that, while traveling for regional events over the years, he had met many people and should have been more cautious in managing his relationships as a public figure. He emphasized again that the allegations themselves were completely untrue.
Meanwhile, Yoo Jae-suk’s brief, offhand remark resonated with viewers, highlighting not only the long-standing chemistry he once shared with Jo Se-ho, but also the quiet sense of loss left behind when a familiar partner is suddenly gone from the screen.
Sources: nate
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