Overview
- Cho announced through his agency that he will halt all activities and end his acting career, apologizing for past misconduct.
- SARAM Entertainment said he committed wrongful acts as a minor but was not involved in sexual assault, citing limited verification after more than 30 years and issuing an apology.
- Dispatch published allegations tied to 1994, including car theft and sexual assault claims, and online speculation linked him to a Seocho District case reported at the time.
- SBS replaced his narration on a documentary, and CJ ENM said discussions continue on his role in Signal 2, which has begun filming for a planned release next year.
- The controversy has prompted legal and public debate in Korea over revisiting sealed juvenile records, with some experts saying such exposure conflicts with rehabilitation-focused youth justice principles.