Jo Se-ho Officially Exits 'You Quiz on the Block'; Yoo Jae-suk Addresses Empty Seat

Comedian Jo Se-ho, who announced a temporary halt to his broadcasting activities, has officially departed from tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' (hereinafter referred to as 'You Quiz').

The episode aired on the 17th showcased Yoo Jae-suk hosting the show alone, filling the void left by Jo Se-ho. Noticing items placed where Jo Se-ho usually sat, Yoo Jae-suk remarked, "Jo Se-ho had to leave 'You Quiz' because of this matter," officially confirming his departure and expressing a bittersweet sentiment.

Previously, Jo Se-ho was embroiled in controversy over allegations of maintaining close ties with a powerful figure, identified as 'Mr. A', linked to an illegal gambling site and money laundering. A whistleblower claimed Jo Se-ho received expensive gifts from Mr. A and promoted his businesses, indicating a deep connection.

In response, Jo Se-ho's agency stated that Mr. A was merely an acquaintance met at an event. They added, "Se-ho feels a deep sense of responsibility for the misunderstandings and rumors recently directed at him. He is fully aware of the discomfort felt by viewers who love the program. He also wishes not to burden the production staff who work hard on the show due to the attention on him. Therefore, after discussing with the production team, he decided to voluntarily step down."

Jo Se-ho's side further announced, "We intend to respond sternly to this matter. We will proceed with legal actions more swiftly and forcefully to resolve the misunderstandings surrounding Jo Se-ho and restore his tarnished image. We promise to return in good health after dispelling all current suspicions."

Following this, 'You Quiz' recordings proceeded with Yoo Jae-suk as the sole host, and his solo hosting was officially shown starting from the broadcast on the 17th. Yoo Jae-suk shared his complex feelings, saying, "We've been together for a long time, and the thought of having to host 'You Quiz' alone today is..." However, he also offered words of affection and advice, stating, "As he himself said, he hopes this becomes a beneficial time for him to reflect on himself once more."

Netizens reacted with comments like, "'You Quiz' feels empty without Jo Se-ho," "It's sad seeing Yoo Jae-suk host alone," and "Hope Jo Se-ho resolves the misunderstanding quickly and returns."