GREAT MUSIC addressed the financial losses Jimin suffered after lending money to the comedian Lee Jin Ho. THE Member of BTS he is just one of the many celebrities who have lent money to the controversial actor.
What happened to Lee Jin Ho?
On October 14, Lee Jin Ho revealed that he had accumulated considerable debt due to illegal gambling, leading him to seek financial assistance from several people, including famous celebrities.. He states that he repays the debt steadily each month, with the intention of paying it off in full. However, it is reported that the total debt amounts to hundreds of millions of won, affecting not only Jimin but also celebrities like him Lee Soo Geun, Young Tak, Ha Sung Woon and various broadcast executives, producers and writers.
Some of these individuals reportedly lent money to Lee without a promissory note, making them vulnerable to tax penalties. Because these transactions were classified as “gifts” rather than loans, they now face potential tax liabilities. In light of the situation, several celebrities would have chosen to file fraud charges against the comedian, with the aim of taking over his appearance fees to recover their losses.
BIGHIT MUSIC addresses the issue of debt
In Jimin’s case, the comedian approached him in 2022, asking him to borrow 100 million won (about $73,600) for a week, claiming the urgent need. Despite signing a promissory note, Lee failed to repay the loan within the agreed upon deadline. As reported, Jimin concluded that Lee had no real intention of repaying the money and, in a gesture of leniency, told him to “just pay me back within 10 years.”
BIGHIT MUSIC confirmed the situation, stating, “It is true that financial losses have occurred [to Jimin]. He lent money with a signed promissory note.
Following the controversy, Lee Jin Ho resigned from his role on the popular JTBC variety show “Knowing the brothers” (also known as “Ask us anything”). He also did not attend the Netflix variety show’s press conference “Revenge Comedy”scheduled for the morning of October 14th. The scandal has raised concerns about trust and financial accountability within the entertainment industry.
