Comedian Jo Se-ho is at the center of controversy over allegations of involvement with organized crime. The initial whistleblower, Mr. A, claimed a connection between Jo Se-ho and a gangster named Mr. Choi and continued to reveal information. On the 7th, Mr. A deleted posts about the relationship between Jo Se-ho and Mr. Choi from his SNS account and posted an explanation. He suggested possible external pressure by saying, "My account might be shut down, and right now, my personal information is being investigated by the police." Mr. A criticized corruption in South Korea, stating, "I know the truth, but in front of money and power, I can do nothing."

Mr. A asserted that Jo Se-ho is very close to Mr. Choi, emphasizing their friendship. He claimed, "Jo Se-ho is involved with criminals who engage in illegal online gambling and other activities." Mr. A demanded that Jo Se-ho clarify his relationship with Mr. Choi, sparking controversy. However, Jo Se-ho's side stated that their relationship with Mr. Choi is merely that of acquaintances and denied any allegations of quid pro quo.

Mr. A hinted at further revelations, claiming, "There is a photo of Jo Se-ho's agency staff and Jo Se-ho having drinks at Mr. Choi's house with his current wife before their marriage." He pressured Jo Se-ho to explain, saying he could release the photo. On SNS, Mr. A stressed the closeness between Jo Se-ho and Mr. Choi, emphasizing that their relationship is not just a simple acquaintance.

Jo Se-ho's agency, A2Z Entertainment, strongly refuted Mr. A's claims. The agency stated, "These allegations are merely the whistleblower's speculation and are completely untrue." However, public opinion is worsening, and comments demanding Jo Se-ho's withdrawal continue to flood his SNS. Jo Se-ho has responded by restricting the comment function.

Mr. A revealed that his number of SNS followers has surged. He said, "The posts I made have caused a huge social stir, so Jo Se-ho must be having a hard time as well." Mr. A criticized the relationship between Jo Se-ho and Mr. Choi as inappropriate for a public figure, arguing, "If they have known each other for 10 years, Jo Se-ho cannot be unaware of what kind of person Mr. Choi is."

Jo Se-ho has already suffered damage to his image due to past controversies. He was criticized last October for being involved in the 'breast cancer drinking party' controversy with W Korea. This new controversy regarding alleged ties to organized crime is expected to further damage Jo Se-ho's image. Jo Se-ho may announce additional statements in the future.