Singer MC Mong, 46, whose real name is Shin Dong-hyun, is stirring controversy by denying allegations against him and promising to expose celebrities linked to illegal gambling.
On May 18, MC Mong stated on his social media that he would hold a live broadcast at 8 p.m. to discuss past events and everything related to him.
He added, "I will reveal who MBC's 'PD Notebook' is colluding with in their investigations, including Chairman Cha and members of the illegal gambling group, as well as the celebrities involved with them."
Previously, MC Mong co-founded One Hundred with Chairman Cha Gawon in 2023 and served as the executive producer for the rookie girl group Bad Villain under the subsidiary Big Planet Made Entertainment the following year. He left the company in July of last year.
In December, MC Mong became embroiled in rumors of an affair and conflict with Chairman Cha, who was reported to have received a court order for the repayment of a loan amounting to 12 billion won from MC Mong.
In relation to this, MC Mong revealed that Cha Jun-young, a relative of Chairman Cha, attempted to seize the company, stating, "Cha Jun-young told me he would help me maintain my status as the second-largest shareholder if I joined him in taking over the company," and that they drafted a stock transfer agreement.
MC Mong claimed, "Cha Jun-young came to my house, threw things, slapped me, and threatened me like a thug to get me to sign the contract," adding, "I left One Hundred wanting to protect the company and Chairman Cha Gawon."
Currently, MC Mong is under investigation by the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul following a complaint filed in January by former Korean Medical Association President Lim Hyun-taek for violations of drug management and medical laws. He is also facing allegations of violating foreign exchange laws for attempting to illegally export $70,000 in cash in 2022.
One Hundred is also facing disputes with its artists. Singers Lee Seung-gi, Lee Mu-jin, BIBI, and EXO members Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin have all notified the company of contract terminations, while members of the group The Boyz have filed a lawsuit against Chairman Cha for embezzlement. The legal representatives for One Hundred have claimed these lawsuits are false accusations aimed at seizing the company.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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