Park Mi-sun set to appear on ‘You Quiz on the Block’ as Jo Se-ho faces charity event backlash

Comedian and TV host Park Mi-sun, who took a break from activities earlier this year after being diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, is set to return to television on tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block.” But her comeback coincided with a growing controversy over co-host Jo Se-ho’s attendance at a breast cancer awareness event criticized for its tone-deaf presentation. The issue erupted after fashion magazine W Korea hosted the 20th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Gala on Wednesday at the Four Seasons in central Seoul. Photos and videos from the event — showing celebrities in revealing outfits and raising glasses of champagne — sparked criticism that the event’s festive atmosphere undermined its intended message of cancer awareness and support. As backlash intensified, W Korea issued a public apology on Sunday, four days after the event. “In hindsight, some aspects of the program and presentation were inappropriate given the purpose of the campaign,” the magazine said in a statement. “We deeply apologize for failing to consider the feelings of breast cancer patieWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times