Jo Byeong Gyu Reportedly Leaving ‘Come Back Home' amid School Bullying Accusation
Jo Byeong Gyu is reportedly considering leaving his upcoming KBS2 variety program, Come Back Home due to his school bullying controversy.
Jo Byeong Gyu School Bullying Accusation
Recently, Jo Byeong Gyu is making a buzz online because of accusations of being a bully at school. One user posted on an online community claiming that he is a victim of actor Jo Byeong Gyu's school bullying. The online user shared his experience and said that he met Jo Byeong Gyu in a school overseas (New Zealand) where they studied English.
He claimed that one day while in school, he noticed a new student attending the class and that kid was Jo Byeong Gyu. The user was about to leave class when Jo Byeong Gyu went to him and started talking to him in a rude manner like he was picking a fight. The said victim didn't fight back or say anything and just walked away.
However, the incident made him feel really bad. He continued to share his past experience online and ended his statement by saying that Jo Byeong Gyu wasn't physically violent but he was verbally abusive. He said that he wants the rising actor to admit his wrongdoing and issue an apology.
Jo Byeong Gyu's agency, HB Entertainment immediately responded to the allegations and claimed that it was a false rumor and they will take legal action against the person who has been spreading the malicious comments.
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Jo Byeong Gyu Might Leave His Upcoming Variety Show Because of School Bullying Controversy
It was previously announced that MC Yoo Jae Suk and actor Jo Byung Kyu will be working together in a brand new variety show titled "Come Back Home". Fans were really excited about the collaboration of two artists. KBS2 also released a preview video featuring Jo Byung Kyu earlier this month. This was followed by online netizens spreading the allegations of Jo Byeong Gyu's school bullying.
Due to this issue, KBS2 announced that filming for the new show has been delayed temporarily. They issued an official statement regarding Jo Byung Kyu's appearance on the new variety program.
KBS2 expressed that they are doing their best to seriously address the issue regarding actor Jo Byung Kyu. The actor is currently in the process of taking legal actions against the false accusations.
The legal proceedings might take some time and currently, the production is in the situation where they need to decide on the exact broadcasting date and time for the show. Due to this, the network has finally reached a conclusion that it would be difficult in this current setting to force Jo Byeong Gyu to host the show.
So it has been decided that his appearance will be delayed and the production hopes that the truth will come out soon and the issue can be resolved in a peaceful manner.
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Written by Liza Parker
