Yoo Jae-suk Addresses Cho Sae-ho's Departure, Balancing Camaraderie and Public Responsibility

Veteran MC Yoo Jae-suk has made a minimal public statement regarding the departure of comedian Cho Sae-ho, who is currently suspending activities due to allegations of involvement with organized crime.

During the broadcast of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' on the 17th, Yoo Jae-suk officially announced Cho Sae-ho's exit. He expressed his regret, saying, "The owner of the bag is currently... our Jo-seph (Cho Sae-ho's nickname) has to leave 'You Quiz' because of this incident."

He further conveyed his personal sadness, stating, "We've been together for a long time, and thinking about having to host 'You Quiz' alone today is truly..." However, Yoo Jae-suk carefully avoided any commentary on the specifics of the allegations or the truthfulness of the claims surrounding Cho Sae-ho. Instead, he conveyed his hope for Cho Sae-ho's introspection, saying, "Whatever the case, as he himself has said, I hope this becomes a beneficial time for him to reflect on himself once again." This statement maintained a professional distance while expressing well wishes for his junior.

Cho Sae-ho was not entirely edited out of the broadcast; brief shots of his back were included. This move is seen as the production team and Yoo Jae-suk withholding judgment and declaring a principle to leave the conclusion to the law and the individual involved.

Netizens reacted to Yoo Jae-suk's cautious approach, commenting, "As expected of Yoo Jae-suk. He knows how to draw the line well," "I hope they can laugh and broadcast together again when Cho Sae-ho returns," and "It must have been difficult to mention amidst the controversy, but he handled it well."