Comedian Lee Jin Ho Sentenced to Suspended Prison Term for Drunk Driving and Habitual Gambling, Lee Soo Geun Mentioned

Comedian Lee Jin Ho has recently drawn significant public attention after receiving a suspended prison sentence for drunk driving and habitual gambling. The Yeoju Branch of the Suwon District Court sentenced Lee Jin Ho to 1 year and 6 months in prison, suspended for 3 years, along with 120 hours of community service. This case has garnered considerable buzz not only for the drunk driving offense but also for the scale of his habitual gambling and the revelation that he borrowed money from fellow celebrities.

Lee Jin Ho is accused of transferring approximately 870 million won to gambling sites 664 times between May 2023 and October 2024. He previously confessed on his SNS about his involvement in illegal online gambling, the resulting debt, and receiving financial assistance from various individuals. Reports have since revealed that prominent celebrities, including BTS Jimin, Lee Soo Geun, Young Tak, and Ha Sung Woon, lent money to Lee Jin Ho, with Big Hit Music, BTS Jimin's agency, officially confirming the financial loan.

While some blogs also touch upon Lee Soo Geun's past drunk driving incidents or his appearances on broadcasts discussing the consequences of drunk driving, his name is primarily being searched in connection with Lee Jin Ho's habitual gambling and drunk driving case as one of the celebrities who lent him money. The first-instance ruling in Lee Jin Ho's case is not yet final, and the ultimate sentence could change depending on potential appeals from either the prosecution or the defense.