{"id":182586,"date":"2025-12-09T08:23:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/182586\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T08:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T08:23:07","slug":"cho-sae-ho-to-leave-you-quiz-on-the-block-two-days-and-one-night-amid-ties-to-alleged-underground-figure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/182586\/","title":{"rendered":"Cho Sae-ho to leave ‘You Quiz on the Block,’ ‘Two Days and One Night’ amid ties to alleged underground figure"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Comedia Cho Sae-ho poses at W Korea\u2019s breast cancer awareness charity event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Oct. 15. [NEWS1]<\/p>\n

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Entertainer Cho Sae-ho will leave two major variety shows \u2014\u00a0tvN’s \u201cYou Quiz on the Block\u201d and KBS2\u2019s \u201cTwo Days and One Night\u201d\u00a0\u2014\u00a0after allegations surfaced online that he maintained ties with a man alleged to be involved in organized crime, his agency said Tuesday, adding that Cho denies any wrongdoing.
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Cho feels “deep responsibility for the misunderstandings and controversy raised about him,\u201d according to A2Z Entertainment. \u201cHe is fully aware of the discomfort felt by viewers who love the programs.\u201d
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Cho’s departure comes after a social media user alleged last week that he maintained a close relationship with a man surnamed Choi, whom the user described as a key figure in a local gang, and claimed Cho received expensive gifts from Choi. The user also posted a photo that appeared to show Cho and Choi hugging in what looked like an entertainment venue.
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Cho chose to leave the shows after discussions with production teams because he did not want staff to feel pressured by the scrutiny surrounding him, according to A2Z.\u00a0The agency said it plans to respond more firmly to clear the allegations and restore his reputation, adding that Cho aims to return to work once he resolves the matter.\u00a0
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A2Z denied the claims after they surfaced last week and said it is considering civil and criminal action for defamation, obstruction of business and the spread of false information.
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\u201cWe promise to dispel all suspicions raised at this time and return in good health,” A2Z said.
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An online user alleged Cho Sae-ho received expensive gifts from a man involved in gang activities in exchange for promoting the man’s business. [SCREEN CAPTURE]<\/p>\n

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A2Z reiterated that Cho has \u201cno connection whatsoever\u201d to Choi\u2019s business. The agency had earlier said the two men were \u201csimply acquaintances\u201d but denied Cho had any involvement with Choi\u2019s activities.
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\u201cClaims that he received money or expensive gifts from Choi for promoting [Choi’s] business are not true,\u201d it said, adding that\u00a0Cho appreciates public concern and views criticism as an opportunity for reflection. The agency said Cho hopes to return with \u201chealthier laughter\u201d and asked for continued support.
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KBS2\u2019s \u201cTwo Days and One Night\u201d said in a statement on Tuesday that Cho will not join future recordings but will appear in episodes already filmed.\u00a0The production team said it had \u201crespected the decision made by Cho and his agency\u201d after careful consideration.\u00a0
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\u201cWe humbly accept the public\u2019s concern and will continue to do our best to produce a program that meets viewers\u2019 expectations,\u201d the team said.
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Cho debuted in 2001 through an SBS comedian recruitment program and appears regularly on entertainment shows. He married a noncelebrity in October last year. <\/p>\n

This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
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