"Cut It Out"…Jo Seho, Soon to Be Married, Apologizes Over PPL Controversy

Apology Posted Amid 'Excessive PPL' Controversy
"Will Continuously Communicate About Content Direction"

Comedian Cho Sae-ho's YouTube channel, which sparked controversy over excessive PPL (product placement), has issued an apology.

On the 17th, Cho Sae-ho's YouTube channel 'Cho Sae-ho CHO SAE HO)' expressed gratitude through a pinned comment, saying, "We deeply appreciate the affectionate advice from our subscribers regarding the recent content 'Going to Buy a Gift for My Girlfriend.'

They continued, "We will take to heart the comments from all subscribers and faithfully reflect them in the future production of content on the Cho Sae-ho channel. We ask for your continued interest and warm criticism, and my team and I will do our best to create content that satisfies our subscribers," bowing their heads in apology.

"Cut It Out"…Jo Seho, Soon to Be Married, Apologizes Over PPL Controversy

Comedian Jo Se-ho apologized for the excessive product placement controversy. [Image source=Jo Se-ho YouTube capture]

They also emphasized again, "We will strive to continuously communicate with our subscribers about the direction of the content and develop the Cho Sae-ho channel together."

Previously, the Cho Sae-ho channel uploaded a video titled 'Going to Buy a Gift for My Girlfriend.' In this video, Cho Sae-ho revealed his home, bedroom, and closet. However, contrary to the video's intention of sharing his daily life, scenes that appeared to be product placements were frequently shown, sparking controversy.

In the actual video, Cho Sae-ho showcased bags and clothes from specific brands. While moving around, he also said, "I should have spoken more confidently about my story, but recently I've been thinking that it's okay to be a bit more shameless," and arrived at a previously featured brand store.

Netizens who saw this video criticized it with comments such as "Too blatant PPL," "I thought I was seeing a newlywed house, but it was just a brand tour," "Tone it down," and "You said you were revealing your closet, but it's just an advertisement."