Lee Jinho Admits to Involvement in Online Gambling, Still Owes Jimin BTS and Ready to Be Questioned by Police

According to reports, at that time Jinho was in a desperate situation and asked for help from Jimin. “I really needed the money back then,” Jinho told Jimin when borrowing the funds.

Although Jimin made a written agreement to keep this transaction formal, until now Jinho has not been able to pay off his debt. Interestingly, even though the money has not been returned, Jimin continues to show his kindness by saying, “Pay it back in 10 years.”

HYBE, the agency that oversees BTS, finally spoke out about this issue. They confirmed that it is true Jimin has suffered financial losses due to the loan. "Yes, Jimin has suffered financial losses as reported in the media," said a representative from HYBE.

Jinho also finally spoke out about this situation. He admitted that he has indeed fallen into illegal online gambling since 2020. "It all started accidentally, but then I couldn't get away and ended up in debt that is very difficult to pay off," he revealed with a tone full of regret.

All this time, Jinho has tried not to expose his problems to the public because he feels pressured by the obligation to pay off his debts. "I feel like I have to work hard to pay off my debts, so the decision to reveal this issue is not an easy one," he said.

Despite being caught in a difficult situation, Jinho emphasizes that he will strive to improve his life. "Maybe I can't be a good example for others, but at least I will try to live my life without making more mistakes," he expressed with determination.

This case has also forced Jinho to deal with the authorities. Currently, he has surrendered himself to the police for further investigation regarding his involvement in illegal online gambling. Jinho stated that he is ready to face any legal consequences that may be imposed on him as a form of accountability for his actions.

On the other hand, Jinho was forced to cancel his attendance at the press conference for the latest Netflix program he will star in, "Comedy Revenge." The producers of the show stated that they were unaware of Jinho's involvement in this gambling case until the news broke.