Controversy surrounds the recent participant of SBS Plus X ENA's dating show "I am SOLO," as Jeong-sook denies allegations of involvement in a theft crime disguised as a casual encounter from 13 years ago.
Jeong-sook firmly stated during an interview on JTBC's "Incident Manager" that she has never caused harm to anyone through criminal actions, asking, "Who says I committed a special theft?" She is currently preparing to release counter-evidence to clarify her stance while consulting with her lawyer about the necessary documents. The recent scandal arose just a day after her appearance on the show, leading to reports that her qualification for the Miss Korea pageant had been revoked.
Details emerged about a 2011 incident where two individuals were accused of stealing money from a man during a casual meeting, linking Jeong-sook’s name to the controversy due to past pageant photos. In response, the show’s production company, Chonjang Entertainment, acknowledged the serious nature of these allegations and intends to ensure the audience's comfort during broadcasts. They expressed regret for the oversight in participant verification while pledging to conduct thorough assessments in the future.
Despite the production team’s apologies and removal of related content, Jeong-sook continues to assert her innocence, indicating that this controversy may have larger repercussions for her career moving forward.