BigHit Music stated that Jimin was the victim of a scam perpetrated by comedian Lee Jin Ho, who has recently admitted his gambling addiction.

the k-comedian who tricked Jimin into lending him 100M for his illegal gambling was Lee Jin-ho who is part of Knowing Brothers HE BETTER PAY JIMIN BACK HIS MONEY THIS IS DISGUSTING AND SHAMEFUL pic.twitter.com/2Hd8XfTMP1 — 🌸 (@seokjinbit) October 14, 2024

Edited by : Manisha Chauhan In a social media post, BTS leader RM recently showed his anger expressing frustration just hours after BigHit confirmed that comedian Lee Jin Ho had scammed fellow member Jimin for approximately 100 million KRW.

In an unexpected and troubling disclosure, Knowing Bros comedian Lee Jin Ho confessed to battling a gambling addiction. His admission also unveiled a shocking twist, as it was revealed that he had deceived numerous celebrities in the process.

South Korean comedian Lee Jin-ho admitted to illegal gambling on Monday (Oct 14). In a statement on his Instagram page, the 38-year-old said he wanted to "confess [his] shameful past which stemmed from [his] poor judgement".

Comedian Lee Jin Ho has admitted to scamming BTS' Jimin and other celebrities due to his gambling addiction. Jimin lent him around 100 million KRW in 2022, but the money was never returned. Lee confessed online,

Lee Jin Ho, known for appearing in the hit variety show ‘Knowing Bros’ has admitted to illegal gambling and scamming BTS’ Jimin.

Comedian Lee Jin Ho confessed to illegal gambling and heavy debt, leading to his exit from 'Knowing Bros' and Netflix's 'Comedy Revenge'. He also defrauded BTS' Jimin of a significant sum. Lee expressed regret,

Comedian Lee Jin Ho confessed to illegal gambling, expressing remorse for his actions and commitment to repay his debts.