On October 14, BigHit Music, representing Jimin, verified to Newsen, “As previously reported, financial losses have occurred, and a promissory note was involved in the loan. That’s all the information we can share.”
Earlier that day, Lee Jin-ho took to social media to confess that he began gambling on illegal online platforms back in 2020, which led him to face overwhelming debt.
He expressed, “After receiving stern warnings from those close to me and fearing the loss of my passion for work, I finally recognized the need to stop gambling. At that point, however, I had already accepted financial support from various individuals.”He continued, “Each month, I have been diligently repaying my debts and am committed to clearing every last cent myself, no matter how long it takes. Although the financial repercussions have been considerable, I feel especially remorseful towards those who placed their trust in me and lent me money.”
Subsequently, a news outlet disclosed that in 2022, Lee Jin-ho borrowed 100 million KRW from Jimin, claiming it was an urgent need for just one week, yet failed to repay it. Reports also indicated that other celebrities had lent money to Lee Jin-ho and faced financial repercussions as well.
Lee Jin-ho’s agency, SM C&C, is currently evaluating his upcoming projects in light of this incident.
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