[Official] Kim Min-jong: "MC Mong's revelations = false facts, deeply regrettable and complicated... will seek legal liability" (Full text)

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Singer and actor Kim Min-jong has issued a statement calling the allegations of illegal gambling and private life raised by singer MC Mong "clearly false facts."

On the 19th, Kim Min-jong's legal counsel, law firm Okim, released an official statement saying, "As Kim Min-jong's name has been mentioned in various stories, causing concern and confusion for many, the artist himself is deeply troubled by this and views the current situation with great regret and a complicated heart."

It further stated, "All content currently being discussed online regarding Kim Min-jong is clearly false facts. This matter involves malicious defamation reports spreading indiscriminately without even the minimum verification of facts or guarantee of the right to rebut. The dissemination of sensational and provocative false facts has caused mental anguish and damage to social reputation for Kim Min-jong, his family, and those who have believed in and supported him for a long time, reaching a level that is already difficult to recover from."

It also stated, "Kim Min-jong has firmly decided to confront the issue head-on without any compromise to prove his own integrity. Accordingly, his legal counsel will thoroughly verify the claims made by the concerned party regarding the relevant content and will seek civil and criminal legal liability where necessary, indicating a firm response."

Kim Min-jong himself, through his legal counsel, said, "I also view the current situation with great regret and a complicated heart," while clearly drawing a line against the revelations, stating, "I want to clearly state that the content currently being discussed about me is not true."

He added, "Regarding the relevant content, we will fully verify and organize the facts, and will seek civil and criminal legal liability where necessary. Above all, we will act carefully so as not to disappoint those who have believed in and supported us for a long time."

Earlier, on the 18th, MC Mong raised allegations of illegal gambling involving figures in the entertainment industry through a TikTok live broadcast. In particular, he claimed the existence of a gambling group called 'Badugi' involving large sums of money, mentioning the real names of several entertainers including Kim Min-jong, sparking controversy.

◆ Following is the full official statement from Kim Min-jong's legal counsel, law firm Okim.

This is law firm Okim, representing singer and actor Kim Min-jong's legal counsel.

Recently, baseless rumors about the private life of singer and actor Kim Min-jong and malicious allegations have been spreading indiscriminately, centered on online LINE communities, SNS, and some sensational reporting media.

As a result, the reputation of the artist, who has received great love from the public,

has been seriously damaged, and legal counsel law firm Okim hereby issues the following official statement.

As Kim Min-jong's name has been mentioned in various stories, causing concern and confusion for many, the artist himself is deeply troubled by this and views the current situation with great regret and a complicated heart.

However, we clearly state that all content currently being discussed online regarding Kim Min-jong is clearly false facts.

This matter involves malicious defamation reports spreading indiscriminately without even the minimum verification of facts or guarantee of the right to rebut. The dissemination of sensational and provocative false facts has caused mental anguish and damage to social reputation for Kim Min-jong, his family, and those who have believed in and supported him for a long time, reaching a level that is already difficult to recover from.

Kim Min-jong has firmly decided to confront the issue head-on without any compromise to prove his own integrity. Accordingly, law firm Okim, his legal counsel, will thoroughly verify the claims made by the concerned party regarding the relevant content and will seek civil and criminal legal liability where necessary.

We also state that we will strongly take all possible legal measures, including claims for damages, against media outlets that have seriously infringed upon personality rights by definitively describing unconfirmed circumstances as facts.

Kim Min-jong will act more carefully and firmly than ever before so as not to disappoint the public and fans who have shown unwavering belief for a long time. We earnestly request that you refrain from baseless speculative reporting and the dissemination of rumors to prevent further damage in the future.

Attached below is a message directly written by Kim Min-jong.

◆ Following is the full text of Kim Min-jong's message.

This is singer and actor Kim Min-jong.

I am deeply troubled that my name has been mentioned in various stories today, causing concern and confusion for many.

I also view the current situation with great regret and a complicated heart. However, I want to clearly state that the content currently being discussed about me is not true.

Regarding the relevant content, we will fully verify and organize the facts, and will seek civil and criminal legal liability where necessary.

Above all, we will act carefully so as not to disappoint those who have believed in and supported us for a long time. We sincerely thank everyone who is worried and waiting for us.

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*This content was translated by AI.