Singer and producer MC Mong has raised allegations of gambling against the former head of Kim Ho-jung's agency.
On May 18, MC Mong conducted a live broadcast on his personal social media account, where he addressed illegal gambling allegations surrounding himself. During the broadcast, he claimed that MBC's 'PD Notebook' had requested his stance on the alleged illegal use of company funds for gambling and the destination of advance payments, which he denied.
MC Mong asserted that those accusing him of being a 'gambler' were themselves involved in gambling. He mentioned the existence of a gambling group, naming figures such as Kim Min-jong and the former head of Kim Ho-jung's agency. He specifically claimed, "While his artist is in prison, the former agency head went to Vegas last December and reportedly visits Macau monthly to gamble 5 billion won and plays $500,000 in the U.S."
In response, Kim Min-jong's legal representative, the law firm Oh Kim's, stated, "The information circulating online regarding Kim Min-jong is clearly false. He is determined to confront these allegations head-on without any compromises to prove his integrity," indicating potential legal action.
The attention surrounding these allegations is heightened due to Kim Ho-jung's current situation. He was arrested and indicted for a DUI hit-and-run incident that occurred in May 2024, where he crashed into a taxi after drinking and fled the scene, instructing his manager to falsely confess. Both the first and second trials found him guilty, sentencing him to 2 years and 6 months in prison. He is expected to be released in November.
Following the Kim Ho-jung incident, his agency, Think Entertainment, suffered significant damage. The company announced it would cease its management operations and has since rebranded as Art MNC, diversifying its business activities.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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