MC Mong withdraws lawsuit… Kim Min-jong, "Hollywood film fell through? The director must have had it even harder" [Star Issue]

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After actor Kim Min-jong decided to withdraw the criminal complaint he had filed against singer MC Mong, he directly shared his feelings.

On the episode of SBS's 'My Unpretty Little Rabbit' broadcast on the 11th, Kim Min-jong was shown meeting with acquaintances such as Lee Jong-hyuk and Yoon Min-su to talk about the recent controversy surrounding him.

When Yoon Min-su asked why he had withdrawn the complaint so quickly, Kim Min-jong stated that it was a decision made for his own sake, saying, "I judged that continuing the legal battle would not lead to any improvement." When Lee Jong-hyuk asked if he had received an apology and resolved matters amicably, Kim Min-jong revealed, "MC Mong apologized sincerely," adding, "I felt there was no point in continuing the issue any further, and above all, I wanted to put my own mind at ease."

However, Kim Min-jong also expressed regret over his canceled appearance in a film. When Yoon Min-su asked if he could still proceed with the film role, Kim Min-jong said, "Time has already passed, and another actor has been cast," adding, "Since it was a project I had prepared for a long time, my sense of loss was great. The director who had been preparing the work must have found it even harder than I did. At the time, I went through a mentally difficult period with significant emotional ups and downs, but as time passed, I was able to sort out my feelings. What lies ahead is more important than what has passed. I am accepting that I was not destined for that particular work."

Meanwhile, on May 18, during a live broadcast, MC Mong claimed the existence of an illegal gambling gathering in the entertainment industry and mentioned Kim Min-jong by name. Kim Min-jong's side immediately stated that the claim was baseless.

In the aftermath of the controversy, it was reported that Kim Min-jong withdrew from a new Hollywood film he was filming locally in the United States, and two advertising contracts under discussion were also halted, causing him damage. In response, Kim Min-jong's side filed a criminal complaint against MC Mong on the 9th through his legal representative, charging him with violation of the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation), initiating legal action.

Immediately after, MC Mong reacted as if it were no big deal, saying, "Do I get sued one or two times? It's nothing," and adding, "I have been sued twice before and received a finding of no guilt in both cases." He further added, "I'm not having a birthday party tomorrow. Let's go to a nightclub. Let's book a room and arrange some bookings."

Subsequently, MC Mong apologized through a personal live broadcast, stating that he had met with Kim Min-jong directly to clear up the misunderstanding. MC Mong said, "I apologize once again for causing misunderstandings about Kim Min-jong," adding, "Mentioning senior Kim Min-jong itself was my mistake. I will accept whatever articles come out from now on." He continued, "The gambling misunderstanding regarding senior Kim Min-jong was well resolved between the two of us today, and he gave me a warm hug."

Kim Min-jong also shared a long post stating, "I have withdrawn the lawsuit against MC Mong," adding, "Many people expressed concern, asking 'Why are you withdrawing the lawsuit so easily,' but whether I do more or less, it is already past time and spilled water." He further revealed, "In order to spend time meeting a better version of myself, I made this decision after deep consideration for my own sake."

Kim Min-jong said, "Those 110 days were a period I will never forget in my lifetime," adding, "I believe it was a time when I lost many things but also gained many. I bow deeply to express my gratitude and apology to the many people who believed in me and supported me during that process. From now on, I will reflect even more deeply and live diligently so that I can become a better Min-jong."

Additionally, Oh Seong-heon, an attorney at the law firm Ohkims representing Kim Min-jong, stated, "Kim Min-jong has decided to withdraw the criminal complaint he filed against MC Mong for violation of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. (defamation). This decision follows MC Mong's acknowledgment of his mistake regarding his remarks and his direct apology."

Through his attorney, Kim Min-jong also explained why he accepted MC Mong's apology. He said, "I thought it was necessary to give another chance to someone who has acknowledged their mistake and apologized," adding, "It is true that I suffered hard-to-heal wounds and damage over the past four months, but I did not want to turn a blind eye to the heart of a junior who has reflected and sought forgiveness." He continued, "I believed that embracing a person was a more meaningful choice than legal action."

The attorney explained, "This withdrawal of the complaint does not mean reversing Kim Min-jong's previous stance or denying the damage he suffered; rather, it is a decision not to pursue further legal battles in consideration of the fact that the other party acknowledged their mistake and apologized. We hope this incident will be remembered as an example of reconciliation and forgiveness, rather than conflict and confrontation."

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