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Comedian Lee Jin-ho hospitalized for brain hemorrhage, under treatment

Comedian Lee Jin-ho has been hospitalized after suffering a brain hemorrhage, according to his agency SM Culture & Contents on Thursday.

2026.4.9

Comedian Lee Jin-ho appears at the Seoul Gangnam Police Precinct on charges of compulsive gambling and fraud on Oct. 22, 2024. [NEWS1]

Lawmakers call for stronger protections for whistle-blowers after comedian's girlfriend's death

Lawmakers are demanding stronger protections for whistle-blowers after the girlfriend of comedian Lee Jin-ho, who reported him for drunk driving and was later found dead, became the subject of intense media scrutiny.

2025.10.22

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Comedian Lee Jin-ho walks into Seoul Gangnam Police Precinct in southern Seoul on Oct. 22, 2024. [NEWS1]

Comedian Lee Jin-ho's girlfriend found dead in apartment

The girlfriend of comedian Lee Jin-ho, who allegedly reported his drunk driving to authorities, was found dead earlier this week, police said Friday.

2025.10.10

Comedian Lee Jin-ho questioned on suspicions of drunk driving

Comedian Lee Jin-ho, currently under investigation for illegal gambling, is being questioned by police on suspicion of drunk driving, according to police on Wednesday.

2025.9.24

Comedian Lee Jin-ho speaks to reporters at Seoul Gangnam Police Station in southern Seoul on Oct. 22, 2024. [NEWS1]

Comedian Lee Jin-ho to face possible indictment for illegal gambling

Comedian Lee Jin-ho has been referred to the prosecution on charges of habitual illegal gambling, police announced on Thursday.

2025.4.17

YouTuber Lee Jin-ho, left, and late actor Kim Sae-ron [SCREEN CAPTURE, NEWS1]

YouTuber suspended for stalking Kim Sae-ron

A court has suspended YouTuber Lee Jin-ho for "stalking" the late actor Kim Sae-ron, according to former comedian Kweon Young-chan, head of the Korea Celebrity Suicide Prevention Organization.

2025.3.31

Attorney Bu Ji-seok of Law Firm Buyou, center, answers questions from reporters in front of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in central Seoul on March 17, before reporting YouTuber Lee Jin-ho for defamation to the police. [NEWS1]

Kim Sae-ron's family to press charges against YouTuber, reporters and Kim Soo-hyun, attorney says

Late actor Kim Sae-ron's family is set to press charges not only against YouTuber Lee Jin-ho but also actor Kim Soo-hyun and reporters from SBS and Dispatch, the family's legal representation said Monday.

2025.3.17

Lee Jin-ho to remain on Netflix’s 'Comedy Revenge' despite gambling fallout and JTBC show departure

Debt-ridden comedian Lee Jin-ho will appear on Netflix’s new comedy show, “Comedy Revenge,” but will no longer be part of JTBC's “Men on a Mission,” where he was a regular cast member.

2024.10.15

Comedian Lee Jin-ho. left, and BTS member Jimin [SCREEN CAPTURE, BIG HIT MUSIC]

Comedian Lee Jin-ho stiffs 100 million won from BTS's Jimin for gambling

BTS's Jimin lent 100 million won ($74,000) to comedian Lee Jin-ho, who used it all for gambling and did not pay him back, media reported Monday.

2024.10.14

Former T-Ara member Lee A-reum [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Former T-Ara member Lee A-reum apologizes for causing worry after suicide attempt

The former idol thanked her fans and apologized for making them worry, while also warning that any defamation will be dealt with legally.

2024.3.29