[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Eun-young] YouTuber and entertainment reporter Kim Yong-ho, who claimed 'Kang Sung-beom's overseas gambling,' asserted on the 27th that singer Tak Jae-hoon, Seungri, actress Byun Su-mi, and Lee Jong-won are 'celebrities in Kang Sung-beom's private gambling rooms.'
Starting at 8 p.m. on the 27th, Kim Yong-ho held a YouTube live broadcast titled 'Revealing the Real Names of Gambling Addicted Celebrities.' Kim mentioned Tak Jae-hoon as a celebrity involved in gambling scandals following Shin Jung-hwan. He claimed, "Tak openly gambled in Kang Sung-beom's private gambling room in the Philippines," and despite previous overseas gambling allegations, past punishments were related to internet Toto. Although there were indications of police bribery, the investigation was dropped without resolution."
Kim also released a recorded phone conversation with Tak. When Kim said he received a tip that "Tak gambled at the 000 Hotel in the Philippines around April-May 2018," Tak responded, "I don't have money to gamble. I'm recording now, so I'll contact you later," but no further contact was made, according to Kim. He also revealed a tip stating, "Tak Jae-hoon uses the VIP room almost as if it were his own home."
Next, Kim named Seungri as the idol member who gambled while traveling by private jet.
Among female celebrities, Kim pointed to Byun Su-mi. Kim stated that Byun Su-mi is addicted to gambling and even works as a local agent (recruiting people to gambling establishments) to repay her gambling debts. He also said, "She is living a miserable life in the Philippines," and previously revealed, "The prostitution controversy was also about bringing clients for entertainment."
He continued, "The private gambling rooms must be shut down. When Byun Su-mi first gambled in the Philippines, she was likely lured into these private rooms. It's terrifying enough to ruin the life of a once-normal woman. These private rooms serve to lure people into gambling," and criticized Kang Sung-beom again, saying, "Didn't Kang Sung-beom oversee these private gambling rooms?"
Lastly, Kim exposed actor Lee Jong-won, known as a former youth star. Kim said he had received tips three years ago and was about to write an article but refrained, yet since Lee has not stopped, he decided to reveal it now.
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