Park Mi-sun to return on ‘You Quiz’ 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 through 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 Oct. 15 at the Four Seasons Hotel 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 Oct. 19, 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 breWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times