'Controversy over Question Trading': Jo Jeong-sik Departs, Kim Ji-young Joins..'Teachers 3' Lineup Confirmed [Star Issue]

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Channel A's 'Teachers' has been reorganized into its third season, 'Teachers 3: Repeat War,' completing the ultimate first-tier instructors known as the 'NEW Teachers Avengers.' Original member Jo Jeong-sik has departed, and instructor Kim Ji-young has joined.

Set to premiere on October 15 on Channel A, 'Teachers 3: Repeat War' is a massive-scale college entrance exam survival reality show that selects one ultimate winner after 100 repeat students face overwhelming missions and competition while challenging their final CSAT.

'Teachers 3: Repeat War' unveiled a poster on the 20th featuring the determined expressions of the 'Teachers Avengers,' the top instructors leading this season.

First, Jeong Seung-je, known as the 'God of Math' and holding an incredible record of 10 million cumulative students, made his appearance. As the beloved 'Number One Math Fish' since Season 1 for his sharp fact-bombing and unfiltered witty remarks, expectations are high to see what solutions he will offer to the 100th repeat students.

Next, Yoo Dae-jong, an undisputed powerhouse in the Korean language field nationwide, joins anew. Since his early teaching days, he has built a strong reputation among students as a 'teacher with a sincere heart for his students' by personally providing materials he created himself. Yoo Dae-jong is famous not only for his acting portrayal of characters in literature but also for delivering unforgettable lectures through his cheerful wit. His unique character that captivates attention raises curiosity about what solutions he will present to students struggling with Korean and how he will perfectly guide them.

Finally, Kim Ji-young, known as the 'Father of English' and called 'father' by many students, joins unexpectedly to complete the lineup. Having earned a reputation for lectures that reveal the essence of English, Kim Ji-young holds a solid fanbase with clear solutions that precisely address students' pain points and reliable support. Attention is focused on what life-changing solutions Kim Ji-young will provide to inspire dramatic grade reversals among repeat students challenging their final CSAT with overwhelming immersion.

Instructor Jo Jeong-sik was previously engulfed in allegations of question trading. It was revealed that a current high school teacher, A, sold mock exam questions for private academies to Jo Jeong-sik and received 58 million won. Teacher A is reported to have sold questions to 11 private academies, including Jo Jeong-sik, over approximately five years from 2018 to 2023, earning about 238 million won in total. Another current teacher, B, is under suspicion for providing CSAT and mock exam answer explanations to Jo Jeong-sik. Additionally, it is reported that a total of 21 current teachers had circumstances suggesting they traded questions with Jo Jeong-sik. Jo Jeong-sik was reportedly transferred without detention to the Prosecution Service last month on charges including violation of the Act on Prohibition of Requesting and Accepting Bribes and obstruction of business.

However, Instructor Jo Jeong-sik has completely denied the allegations. Jo Jeong-sik's legal representative stated, "Instructor Jo Jeong-sik and his defense team are firmly convinced that all charges transferred to the Prosecution Service are clearly without merit, and Instructor Jo Jeong-sik never directly paid 58 million won to the teacher involved in the case."

Subsequently, Jo Jeong-sik posted on his social media: "I learned that taking responsibility is not about being manly, but about living as a human," and added, "In this series of incidents involving me, I will neither run away nor hide; if there is responsibility I must bear, I will carry it to the end."

He continued, "I believe I have done nothing morally or legally wrong regarding this matter," emphasizing, "There are many stakeholders involved, so I cannot yet disclose everything, but I have absolutely never done anything shameful to anyone who knows me directly or indirectly."

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