English instructor Jo Jung-sik was referred to the prosecution for illegally purchasing mock exam questions from a current teacher. He is currently denying all allegations, but he has decided not to attend an interview for Channel A's entertainment program 'Please Help with Grades: Teachers Season 2' (hereafter 'Teachers 2').
'Teachers 2' representatives noted on the 12th, "Originally, two of our production team and cast members Jo Jung-sik, Jeong Seung-je, and Teacher Yoon Hye-jung were scheduled to attend the round interview for 'Teachers 2'. However, after discussions, it was decided that only the two production team members would attend."
A spokesperson stated, "Due to recent reports about the incident involving Teacher Jo Jung-sik, it was determined that there was a significant risk of this round interview deviating from its original purpose, leading to this decision. We ask for your continued interest in 'Teachers 2'. We apologize."
On the 10th, the Truth Investigation Group Sherlock revealed that Jo Jung-sik was referred to the prosecution for allegedly receiving a total of 238 million won from 21 teachers, including a current teacher identified as A. It is reported that A directly handed 58 million won to Jo Jung-sik to sell the questions.
However, Jo Jung-sik's legal representatives completely denied the allegations. On the 11th, they stated, "Instructor Jo Jung-sik and our legal team are confident that it is clear that all allegations referred to the prosecution are 'not guilty,' and Instructor Jo Jung-sik did not directly provide 58 million won to the teacher involved in the case at all."
'Teachers 2' is a solution variety aimed at improving exam scores, featuring famous instructors including Jo Jung-sik and math instructor Jeong Seung-je, who are gaining great popularity. Jo Jung-sik has been active since Season 1 and has garnered viewer response in Season 2 with his outstanding lecturing skills and wit.
Consequently, on the 13th, CP Kim Seung-hoon, who planned the program, PD Yoon Hye-ji, and cast members Jeong Seung-je, Jo Jung-sik, Yoon Hye-jung, along with the press, created an opportunity for interviews, but the schedule had to be adjusted due to the issue involving Jo Jung-sik.
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