On May 19, through his legal representative, the law firm Okims, Kim stated, "I want to make it clear that the claims being discussed about me are not true."
He added, "After thoroughly verifying and organizing the facts related to this matter, I plan to hold accountable those responsible through civil and criminal legal actions. I will act cautiously to avoid disappointing those who have supported me for a long time."
Kim's team also strongly opposed the recent online rumors. The legal representative stated, "Baseless personal rumors and malicious allegations against Kim Min-jong are spreading indiscriminately, seriously damaging the reputation of an artist who has received great love from the public."
They emphasized, "All claims related to Kim Min-jong are clearly false. He will confront these allegations head-on without any compromise to prove his integrity."
Previously, on May 18, MC Mong mentioned Kim Min-jong's name during a live broadcast, suggesting the existence of an illegal gambling ring involving celebrities.
MC Mong denied allegations of illegal gambling against himself during the broadcast, stating, "Who would use company funds for illegal gambling?"
He continued, "The source of the funds can be traced through account tracking, and I would like them to look at my account as well. How could I gamble with company money? I don’t even understand that claim."
MC Mong co-founded One Hundred with Chaga Won, chairman of the Piak Group, in 2023 but left the company in July of the previous year. Since then, allegations have emerged that he used company funds for illegal gambling.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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