[Sportschosun Jeong An-ji reporter] Cheolgu, a first-generation internet broadcaster (BJ) whose real name is Lee Ye-jun, 36, has made a startling confession about gambling trips to The Philippines, illegal private loans, tens of billions of won in unpaid taxes, and debts owed to fellow broadcasters. He also said he would turn himself in to the police.
During a recent personal livestream on Soop, formerly AfreecaTV, Cheolgu said, “It is all true that I engaged in illegal overseas gambling and used illegal private loans.” He added, “I will go to the police station at 8 a.m. and turn myself in to receive the appropriate punishment. Even if I have to serve time in prison, I…