Jimin BTS Chronology Provides IDR 1.14 Billion Loans To Lee Jin Ho For Online Gambling

JAKARTA - South Korean comedian Lee Jin Ho's statement caught online gambling since 2020 caused an uproar. Lee Jin Ho even admitted to using Jimin BTS's money to pay off debts due to illegal online gambling.

"I first tried online gambling in 2020 which brought me into a state of financial difficulty. I managed to quit on advice and advice from my colleagues and realized that I may have sacrificed this career," Lee Jin Ho wrote on social media on Tuesday, October 15.

Lee Jin Ho promised to pay off his debts loaned from his friends, including Jimin BTS. Quoted from Yonhap News, Lee Jin Ho borrowed 100 million Won or around Rp. 1.14 billion from Jimin BTS in 2022.

When borrowing, Jin Ho admitted that he needed quick money and promised to return Jimin's money within one week. Jimin finally wanted to lend the money to Lee Jin Ho with the agreed deadline.

However, the promise was never carried out on time. Jimin finally gave Lee Jin Ho a deadline to pay off his debt in installments for 10 years.

A week after the statement came out, Lee Jin Ho fulfilled a police summons at the Seoul Gangnam Police on Tuesday, October 23. Quoted from The Korea Times, Lee Jin Ho's saturation has become a suspect on charges of compulsive gambling and fraud.

Before it was revealed, Lee Jin Ho was still a permanent member of the various Knowing Bros. show to date. He has also been a cameo in the drama Plus Nine Boys (2014), Angry Mom (2015), and King the Land (2023).