Cho Se-ho Resumes Social Media Activity After 8 Months Over Personal Life Controversy... "Returning with 'Doraiber' Season 6"

Broadcaster Cho Se-ho, who suspended his broadcasting activities due to allegations of ties to organized crime, has resumed his personal social media activity after eight months, announcing his appearance in Netflix's variety show "Doraiber" Season 6.

On August 7, Cho posted on his Instagram, saying, "It's been a while since I greeted you on Instagram! I am back with Season 6 of 'Doraiber'," along with several behind-the-scenes stills from the new season. The released photos featured various looks, ranging from dressing up as rock band Queen's Freddie Mercury to cross-dressing in a short-bob wig. He added, "We have prepared a lot of fun for this season as well, so please show your interest," along with the premiere time for the new season's first broadcast.

This marks Cho's first post on social media in about eight months, following his apology posted in December of last year.

Previously, in December of last year, Cho became embroiled in allegations of organized crime ties following a disclosure accompanied by photos capturing a relationship with a specific individual.

He explained, "Having traveled to various regional events for a long time, I came to meet various people I hadn't known before. However, as many people are concerned, the suspicions raised due to those ties are completely untrue." His agency also completely denied the allegations, stating, "He was merely an acquaintance, and there was no exchange of money or valuables." However, as the controversy did not subside, Cho posted an apology and voluntarily stepped down from KBS2's "2 Days & 1 Night" and tvN's "You Quiz on the Block", halting his activities.

Later, he made his first appearance back on broadcast through an appearance on Netflix's "Doraiber 4: The Rival". At the time, when fellow members Joo Woo-jae, Kim Sook, and Hong Jin-kyung asked about how he had been doing, Cho reiterated, "I am sorry for causing concern. I was careless in my relationships." He added, "I have never received money or valuables, and I am not tied to any financial or business involvements." He stated, "I do not consider this a return. I am still reflecting and will be much more cautious moving forward." At the time, Joo Woo-jae also elaborated, "Appearing on 'Doraiber' is not a comeback. It was filmed according to the originally scheduled timeline."

Attention is now focused on whether Cho will expand his broadcasting activities by increasing communication with the public, using this social media post as a turning point.

(Photo: Yonhap News / SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Kyung-yoon)
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