Lee Jin-ho, confesses to illegal gambling “I have incurred unmanageable debt, will face police investigation” (full text)

[Mydaily = Reporter Lee Seung-gil] Comedian Lee Jin-ho confessed to having illegal gambling and the resulting debt.

On the 14th, he left a post that started with “I’m sorry. I write this to confess a shameful past that resulted from my wrong judgment.”

He stated, “In 2020, I started playing games on an illegal online gambling site by chance and ended up with an unmanageable debt. Despite the sharp advice from acquaintances and the fear that I might not be able to do this beloved job again, I finally came to my senses late and was able to stop gambling, but I had already received financial help from many people.” He shared, “I have been steadily repaying the money every month, and I am determined to repay this debt with my own strength until I die. Not only is there financial loss, but more than anything, I felt very sorry for those who trusted me and lent me money. Whenever an unknown number called, my heart raced, wondering if it was related to my debt, and each day felt like being beaten by a cane due to the fear of when this would be revealed to the world.”

He continued, “I also thought that maybe confessing everything and receiving punishment might at least relieve this anxiety, but since I could repay the debt by working, maybe that selfish thought prevented me from making a clear choice.” He added, “I am extremely embarrassed and sorry. I sincerely regret the day I ruined it with a momentary wrong judgment as a celebrity appearing on TV. Even if I cannot become a good person who is an example to others, I will work hard to at least not be someone who is pointed at by others.”

Finally, he promised, “I will repay the remaining debt no matter what happens. I apologize to many people who were disappointed in me, who caused social controversy hastily and tried to hide it. I will sincerely undergo a police investigation and pay the price for my mistake.”

Below is the full text of Lee Jin-ho.

Hello, this is Lee Jin-ho.

I’m sorry. I write this to confess a shameful past resulting from my wrong judgment.

In 2020, I started playing games on an illegal online gambling site by chance and ended up with an unmanageable debt. Despite the sharp advice from acquaintances and the fear that I might not be able to do this beloved job again, I finally came to my senses late and was able to stop gambling, but I had already received financial help from many people.

I have been steadily repaying the money every month, and I am determined to repay this debt with my own strength until I die. Not only is there financial loss, but more than anything, I felt very sorry for those who trusted me and lent me money. Whenever an unknown number called, my heart raced, wondering if it was related to my debt, and each day felt like being beaten by a cane due to the fear of when this would be revealed to the world.

Even though I thought that maybe confessing everything and receiving punishment might at least relieve this anxiety, since I could repay the debt by working, maybe that selfish thought prevented me from making a clear choice.

I’m extremely embarrassed and sorry. I sincerely regret the day I ruined it with a momentary wrong judgment as a celebrity appearing on TV. Even if I cannot become a good person who is an example to others, I will work hard to at least not be someone who is pointed at by others.

Finally, I promise to repay the remaining debt no matter what happens. I apologize to many people who were disappointed in me, who caused social controversy hastily and tried to hide it. I will sincerely undergo a police investigation and pay the price for my mistake.

I am sincerely sorry.

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