On the 3rd, the reality program 'Breakup Recall', which was promoted, released a statement that the main cast member, actor Sung Yu-ri's husband fraud claims, were not related to the program's ending. This means that the decline in viewership ratings is the main reason for urging the program, rather than the issue of the cast's involvement in fraud claims raised by some.
As a result of the Ten Asia coverage on the 7th, KBS2's 'Will a breakup be recalled?' The side explained that Ahn Seong-hyun's fraud was not related to the end of the program. 'Breakup Recall' started in July of last year and ended on the 3rd.
'Breakup Recall' maintained viewer ratings in the 2% range last year, but fell to 1% this year. The highest viewer rating was 4.1%. The last episode ended at 1.5%.
Nothing has been decided yet regarding the replacement of Season 2 members. The existing cast members were Sung Yu-ri, Yang Se-hyeong, Jang Young-ran, and so on. It is not expected that it will be easy for Sung Yu-ri, whose husband is at the crossroads of being arrested, to join the MC for Season 2.
Seonghyun Ahn is accused of receiving billions of won from a specific virtual currency company under the pretext of listing virtual currency on Bithumb, a virtual currency exchange. Prosecutors believe that Ahn Seong-hyun took advantage of his close relationship with Kang Jong-hyun, who is suspected of being the actual owner of Bithumb.
On the 5th, the Seoul Southern District Court requested an arrest warrant for Ahn Seong-hyun on charges of violation of the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes (fraud) and breach of trust. Ahn Seong-hyun will undergo a warrant review this morning to determine whether or not to be arrested.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr