[JoyNews24 Jeong Jiwon Reporter] Singer Youngtak’s side revealed that they borrowed money from broadcaster Lee Jin-ho and returned it in full.
Youngtak’s agency, Abyss Company, stated on the 15th through Youngtak’s official Instagram, “Youngtak has not suffered any financial damage from Lee Jin-ho.”
Youngtak’s side explained, “Lee Jin-ho asked for financial help due to tax issues on July 18th last year, and we provided assistance to artist Youngtak and received the full amount back on September 12th.”
Prior to this, Lee Jin-ho admitted to illegal gambling on a social networking service on the 14th, stating, “In 2020, I started playing games on an illegal online gambling site by chance, and I ended up with unbearable debts.” It was reported that in the process, some celebrities like BTS’s Jimin, Lee Su-geun, and Youngtak lent money to Lee Jin-ho and suffered losses. Therefore, Youngtak’s side clarified, stating, “We had already received the full amount back in September.”
Below is the official statement from Abyss Company.
Hello.
This is Abyss Company.
Artist Youngtak has not suffered any financial damage from comedian Lee Jin-ho.
Comedian Lee Jin-ho asked for financial help from artist Youngtak on July 18th last year due to tax issues, and we provided assistance, receiving the full amount back on September 12th.
We inform fans of the facts in response to their concerns and worries.
Thank you.
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