On the 18th, broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung appeared on her YouTube channel 'Study King Genius Hong Jin-kyung' and defended her close friend, comedian Jo Se-ho, regarding past rumors linking him to organized crime. Hong described Jo as an individual who is naturally social and unable to reject others, explaining that he was unaware of the background of those he interacted with. Despite being urged to publicly clarify the situation, Jo reportedly refused to do so, a decision Hong praised as an elegant and composed way to handle the controversy. | On the 18th, broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung appeared on her YouTube channel 'Study King Genius Hong Jin-kyung' and defended her close friend, comedian Jo Se-ho, regarding past rumors linking him to organized crime. Hong described Jo as an individual who is naturally social and unable to reject others, explaining that he was unaware of the background of those he interacted with. Despite being urged to publicly clarify the situation, Jo reportedly refused to do so, a decision Hong praised as an elegant and composed way to handle the controversy.