Yoo Jae-suk Mentions Jo Se-ho's Absence on 'You Quiz on the Block', Expresses Regret

During the latest episode of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block,' host Yoo Jae-suk addressed the absence of his long-time co-host, Jo Se-ho, who is currently embroiled in controversy.

The broadcast on the 17th showed Yoo Jae-suk looking at Jo Se-ho's signature bag, which was always beside him, and commenting, "The bag is next to me... the owner of the bag is currently..." clearly indicating Jo Se-ho's absence.

Yoo Jae-suk expressed his disappointment, saying, "Jo Se-ho had to leave 'You Quiz' because of this situation. We've been together for a long time, and thinking about having to host alone..."

He continued, "As he himself has said, I hope this becomes a beneficial time for him to reflect on himself," sending a supportive message for Jo Se-ho's eventual return.

Recently, Jo Se-ho faced allegations of ties to organized crime following claims made by an SNS account seeking tips for private sanctions. The allegations suggested that Jo Se-ho promoted a franchise owned by a member of organized crime, frequently socialized with them, and received expensive gifts.

Jo Se-ho's agency refuted these claims, stating, "The allegations are merely the personal speculation of the accuser and are not true." Jo Se-ho himself also released a statement, admitting to not always being cautious enough in his relationships due to his younger mindset when meeting various people through his work, but firmly denying any involvement in the alleged wrongdoings.

Netizens commented, 'It's sad seeing Yoo Jae-suk host 'You Quiz' alone without Jo Se-ho,' 'Their chemistry was great together, it's a shame,' and 'I hope Jo Se-ho returns soon to make us laugh again.'