"Kim Min-jong's Private Life Exposed" vs "MC Mong Files Criminal Complaint"... Legal Battle Begins [Star Issue]

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Singer MC Mong repeatedly exposed Kim Min-jong's private life through multiple personal live broadcasts, prompting the submission of a criminal complaint and marking the start of an official legal dispute between the two parties.

In May, MC Mong discussed various allegations surrounding himself during his live broadcast, revealing actor Kim Min-jong's full name and exposing him. At that time, MC Mong claimed that Kim Min-jong was a member of a so-called Go (Baduk) gambling ring involving tens of billions of won in stakes. He stated, "Kim Min-jong rode around in a Rolls-Royce supercar after receiving money from Cha Jun-young. When members of the gambling ring won money, they gave Kim Min-jong tips amounting to several million won." MC Mong further made high-profile allegations, saying, "I have recordings and text messages proving that Kim Min-jong enjoyed entertainment with funds from this group, received tips at a room salon, and gave 10 million won to a woman he took to Japan."

Additionally, MC Mong alleged that Kim Min-jong colluded with Cha Jun-young to bribe women into giving false testimony about "prostitution" using enormous sums of money as bait.

At the time, Kim Min-jong responded through his legal representative, stating, "MC Mong's claims are false," and indicated a firm stance by saying he would pursue criminal and civil liability.

Approximately four months later, Kim Min-jong's side directly announced the filing of a criminal complaint.

On the 2nd, Kim Min-jong revealed through his legal representative that on the 1st, a criminal complaint was filed against MC Mong with Seoul Jongno Police Station for violating the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (defamation).

Kim Min-jong's side argued that MC Mong's false claims spread online, severely damaging his reputation and trust built over nearly 38 years since his debut in 1988. They also stated that concrete discussions for a future Hollywood project and two advertising contracts were halted, resulting in tangible harm.

The law firm stated, "We can no longer ignore the damage caused by content clearly contrary to the facts. We will cooperate diligently with the investigation to clarify the facts and proceed sequentially with necessary legal measures, including civil compensation claims." They added, "Furthermore, if any additional dissemination or repeated posting of false statements identical or similar in content is confirmed, we plan to take further legal actions, including seeking an injunction prohibiting the spread of false information."

Kim Min-jong emphasized, "I can no longer stand by and watch my reputation maintained for 38 years and the trust of fans being damaged by baseless claims. Without any compromise, I will hold MC Mong fully accountable according to the law and principles until the end."

Meanwhile, Kim Min-jong's side urged that since the investigation is ongoing, no additional harm should occur due to speculative reports on unverified matters or indiscriminate re-quoting of controversial remarks leading to further spread of false information.

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