Korean Broadcasting System SBS former member comedian charged with running an illegal gambling hall.

It has been revealed that a comedian who was a former member of South Korea's public terrestrial broadcasting was handed over to a court on suspicion of operating an illegal gambling hall in Seoul.

On the afternoon of the 15th, it was reported that Kim, a talent who had debuted as a comedian who was hired by SBS and was broadcasting, was tried on the 1st of this month on suspicion of opening a gambling hall with fellow talent Choi.

According to the report, they opened an illegal gambling hall in Officetel, Gangseo-gu, Seoul in early 2018, arranged for gambling with tens of millions of won in prizes, and earned a commission. Kim is also suspected of participating in illegal gambling directly.

Kim admitted that he had bet twice, but strongly denied some of the suspicions that he did not open the illegal gambling hall directly.

Their first trial will take place on October 21st in the Southern District Court of Seoul.