Family Controversy Surrounding Park Sang-chul, Withdraws from KBS 'Trot National Sports Festival'

Sangcheol Park [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Trot singer Park Sang-chul (51) has withdrawn from the upcoming KBS 2TV variety show "Trot National Sports Festival" amid personal life controversies, including rumors of divorce and assault lawsuits with his remarried wife.

On the 4th, the "Trot National Sports Festival" team stated, "After consulting with Park Sang-chul's agency, it was decided that he will not participate in the program."

Although the reason for Park Sang-chul's withdrawal was not disclosed, industry insiders speculate that the decision was made due to the burden caused by the family issues raised in media reports earlier that morning.

Earlier that day, Dispatch reported that Park Sang-chul had an extramarital affair with a woman 13 years his junior since 2007, fathering an illegitimate child, and that after divorcing his first wife in 2014, he officially registered his marriage in 2016.

According to Dispatch, Park Sang-chul was repeatedly accused by his second wife of assault and other charges but was cleared of all allegations, and the couple repeatedly filed and withdrew divorce lawsuits.

Regarding past infidelity rumors, Park Sang-chul responded, "I have nothing to say and admit my fault. However, since it was a personal matter, I thought there was no need to make it public," and Park Sang-chul's agency has yet to make any official statement regarding the current controversy.

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