Broadcaster Yoo Jae-suk hosted 'You Quiz on the Block' alone. On the 17th episode of the tvN program, Yoo Jae-suk announced Jo Se-ho's departure. During the broadcast, Yoo Jae-suk mentioned Jo Se-ho's absence, stating, "Jo Se-ho has left 'You Quiz' due to this incident." He expressed mixed feelings, saying, "We have worked together for a long time, but now that I have to host alone today..." Yoo Jae-suk added, "I hope this becomes a meaningful time for him to reflect on himself once again, as he mentioned."

Jo Se-ho became the center of controversy after allegations of involvement with organized crime surfaced on the 4th. In response, Jo Se-ho's agency, A2Z Entertainment, clearly denied the claims, stating, "We firmly declare that this is not true," and announced, "We will take strong legal action without tolerance against malicious defamation, spreading false information, and rumors." On the 9th, Jo Se-ho's agency announced, "Jo Se-ho will be stepping down from tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' and KBS 2TV's '2 Days & 1 Night.'"

Jo Se-ho's agency stated, "Jo Se-ho feels a deep sense of responsibility for the misunderstandings and controversies recently raised against him. First, he fully recognizes the discomfort felt by viewers who love the program. He also hopes that the production staff, who work hard to create the show, will not bear any burden due to the attention directed at him," and added that after consulting with the production team, he decided to voluntarily step down.

During the broadcast, Yoo Jae-suk looked at a bag placed in the studio and conveyed the news of Jo Se-ho's departure. He cautiously explained the situation, saying, "The owner of this bag is currently..." Yoo Jae-suk revealed his mixed emotions, saying, "I have worked with him for a long time, but now that I have to host 'You Quiz' alone today..." He concluded the broadcast by saying, "As he said himself, I hope this becomes a meaningful time for him to reflect on himself once again."

Jo Se-ho recently became the center of controversy due to allegations of involvement with Mr. A, the head of an organized crime group known as the largest illegal money laundering mastermind in the country. Although Jo Se-ho's agency denied rumors of friendship and bribery allegations, Jo Se-ho stepped down from his regular appearances on tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' and KBS2's '2 Days & 1 Night.' However, Netflix's variety show 'D-Driver Season 3' stated, "Jo Se-ho's filmed segments will air as scheduled, and future appearances are under internal discussion."

In a statement, Jo Se-ho said, "I should have been more cautious about my relationships with those around me, but I think I was too immature at the time to handle all those connections maturely." He also stated, "However, I want to clarify that the allegations raised due to those connections, as many people are concerned, are completely untrue."

During the broadcast, Yoo Jae-suk shared his feelings while announcing Jo Se-ho's departure. He naturally mentioned Jo Se-ho's absence, saying, "The bag is next to me, and the owner of the bag is currently..." Yoo Jae-suk cautiously explained the situation, saying, "Jo Se-ho has left 'You Quiz' due to this incident." He expressed his mixed emotions, saying, "I have worked with him for a long time, but now that I have to host 'You Quiz' alone today..."

The broadcast, conducted without Jo Se-ho, created a unique atmosphere with Yoo Jae-suk hosting solo. Yoo Jae-suk added a message for Jo Se-ho, saying, "As he said himself, I hope this becomes a meaningful time for him to reflect on himself once again."

This incident has become a major issue in the broadcasting industry. Jo Se-ho's departure directly affected the programs he appeared in, and the broadcasting community's response is drawing attention. Jo Se-ho's agency has announced legal action, showing strong opposition. Discussions about broadcasters' social responsibility and the credibility of broadcasting programs are expected to continue.

During the broadcast, Yoo Jae-suk recalled his long relationship with Jo Se-ho while mentioning his absence. He expressed his emotions, saying, "We have worked together for a long time, but now that I have to host alone today..." Jo Se-ho's departure is expected to influence the future direction of the broadcasting programs.

This incident is likely to lead to discussions about the credibility and fairness of the broadcasting industry. Jo Se-ho's departure and Yoo Jae-suk's solo hosting will be an important turning point in determining the future direction of the broadcasting programs.