Kim Minjong Files Defamation Suit Against MC Mong: "False Illegal Gambling Allegations"

"Losses from Canceled Future Projects and Advertisements"

Kim Minjong (left) MC Mong. The Asia Business Daily DB, MC Mong live screen capture

Singer and actor Kim Minjong has filed a defamation lawsuit against MC Mong (real name Shin Donghyun) for raising allegations of illegal gambling and the acceptance of money involving Kim Minjong.

On September 2, Kim Minjong's legal representative, law firm OKims, stated, "On the previous day, we filed a complaint against MC Mong at the Seoul Jongno Police Station, accusing him of violating the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (defamation)."

On May 18, during a livestream broadcast online, MC Mong mentioned Kim Minjong by name while raising suspicions of illegal online gambling involving Cha, the uncle of Chairman Cha Gawon of Onehundredlabel. MC Mong claimed, "There is a celebrity, Kim Minjong, who receives tens of millions of won in tips while accompanying illegal online gambling activities at various room salons." The following day, Kim Minjong's side refuted these statements, asserting they were not true.

Kim Minjong's side claimed that such remarks, which spread through media and online platforms, damaged his reputation. They also stated that ongoing negotiations for a future Hollywood film role and two advertising contracts were halted, resulting in actual damages.

Kim Minjong debuted as an actor in 1988 and has also pursued a singing career. His side said, "We can no longer stand by as his reputation and the trust of fans built up over 38 years are undermined by unfounded allegations. We will fully cooperate with the investigation to clarify the facts, and we plan to take all necessary legal actions, including a civil suit for damages, step by step."

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