English instructor Cho Jung-sik has been referred to the prosecution on charges of illegally purchasing mock test questions from a current teacher, while fully denying the allegations. Will the scheduled interview for the Channel A variety show 'Please Take Care of My Grades; Teachers Season 2' (hereinafter 'Teachers 2') on the 13th proceed without a hitch?
'Teachers 2' representatives noted, "We have arranged a roundtable interview on Friday, the 13th, to discuss the program in depth," announcing interviews with producer Kim Seung-hoon, director Yoon Hye-ji, 'Teacher Avengers' members Jung Seung-je, Cho Jung-sik, and Yoon Hye-jung.
However, on the 10th, the investigative group Sherlock revealed that Cho Jung-sik was referred to the prosecution for receiving a total of 230 million won from 21 teachers, including current teacher A. It was reported that A handed over 58 million won to Cho Jung-sik directly in exchange for the questions.
However, Cho Jung-sik's legal representative has fully denied the allegations. They stated on the 11th, "Cho Jung-sik and our legal team are confident that all charges referred to the prosecution are clearly without merit, and that Cho Jung-sik has never directly paid the involved teacher 58 million won."
'Teachers 2' is a solution variety show aimed at improving academic performance, featuring famous instructors such as Cho Jung-sik and top math instructor Jung Seung-je as regulars, gaining great popularity. Cho Jung-sik has been active since Season 1 and has received viewer praise for his outstanding teaching skills and wit in Season 2. However, concerns are growing that this incident may damage the program's image.
As the controversy intensifies, the production team of 'Teachers 2' has not changed its stance by the 11th, indicating that they will proceed with the planned press interview on the 13th. Attention is focused on whether the accused Cho Jung-sik will also attend the interview.
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