First-generation internet broadcaster BJ Cheolgu has acknowledged his involvement in overseas gambling and illegal loans, announcing plans to surrender to the police. This revelation has brought renewed attention to past comments made by Shin Tae-il regarding Cheolgu's gambling habits.
On July 27, Cheolgu stated during a personal broadcast, "I have been involved in overseas gambling since the year before last and have used illegal loans from big spenders." He also confessed to borrowing large sums from fellow BJs, including K, Jjapgu, and Kim In-ho, sparking controversy.
In the wake of these admissions, a video resurfaced online in which Shin Tae-il discussed Cheolgu. He recounted, "Even before Cheolgu had debts, he occasionally borrowed money from me." Shin added, "I asked him, 'You earn so much from your Excel broadcasts, what do you spend it on?' and he replied, 'I don’t know, just hurry up and let me know if I can get a million won.' This shows he is also an addict. He lost a lot to gambling, which is why he had no savings."
Shin also mentioned his own gambling losses, claiming that Cheolgu's losses were even greater. He stated, "I have lost a total of about 2.3 to 2.4 billion won, but Cheolgu's losses are several times that amount." The video has gained traction again following Cheolgu's recent admissions about his gambling and loan activities.
Online reactions have varied, with users commenting, "It seems everyone knew about this," "His past statements have turned out to be true," and "What I thought was a joke back then now seems frightening."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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