Kim Min-jong withdraws lawsuit against MC Mong, who apologized: "I will embrace people rather than the law" [Official]

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Singer and actor Kim Min-jong announced that he has withdrawn his criminal complaint against MC Mong (real name Shin Dong-hyun).

On the 10th, Kim Min-jong's legal representative, Oh Seong-heon of law firm Okims, stated, "Kim Min-jong has decided to cancel the criminal complaint filed against MC Mong on the 1st for alleged violation of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. (defamation)."

He added, "This decision was made after MC Mong acknowledged the wrongfulness of his remarks and issued a direct apology."

Previously, on the 5th, MC Mong apologized via his TikTok live broadcast, saying, "It was wrong to even mention Kim Min-jong." He had sparked controversy in May by claiming that illegal gambling groups involving celebrities existed and naming Kim Min-jong as one of them.

Kim Min-jong reportedly suffered significant financial and emotional damage due to the spread of these remarks and related suspicions, including the suspension of discussions regarding his upcoming Hollywood project and advertising contracts. However, after MC Mong accepted responsibility for his statements and apologized, Kim decided to conclude the matter.

Through his lawyer, he explained, "I believed it was necessary to give someone who acknowledged their mistake and apologized another chance." He also said, "It is true that I endured irreparable wounds and damage over the past four months, but I did not want to turn a blind eye to a junior artist's remorseful heart after seeking forgiveness. I believe choosing to embrace people rather than pursue legal action was more meaningful."

The lawyer stated, "This withdrawal of the complaint does not mean Kim Min-jong is reversing his previous stance or disregarding the harm he suffered. Rather, it reflects a decision to cease further legal disputes after considering that the other party acknowledged their wrongdoing and apologized. We hope this incident will remain as an example of reconciliation and forgiveness rather than conflict and confrontation."

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