Kim Minjong Withdraws Defamation Complaint Against MC Mong: "Accepted the Apology"

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

Singer and actor Kim Minjong has withdrawn his criminal complaint against singer MC Mong, who had accused him of being involved in an illegal gambling ring.

On September 10, Kim Minjong’s legal representative, Okims Law Firm, announced that Kim Minjong had withdrawn the complaint he filed with Jongno Police Station in Seoul against MC Mong for defamation under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection. The withdrawal was made the previous day.

On May 18, during a live social media (SNS) broadcast, MC Mong claimed that there was an illegal gambling group involving celebrities and identified Kim Minjong as one of its members. Kim Minjong denied the allegation and subsequently filed a complaint with the police on September 1. According to Kim Minjong’s side, discussions for a potential Hollywood project and two advertising contracts that were underway at the time were also put on hold.

On September 5, MC Mong met Kim Minjong in person and apologized. During a live broadcast on the same day, he stated, “It was wrong to mention Kim Minjong at all,” and added, “I apologize once again for causing misunderstandings about Kim Minjong.”

Kim Minjong’s side clarified that this decision does not mean he is reversing his previous stance or that there was no damage. They explained that, considering the other party admitted the wrongdoing and issued an apology, they decided not to pursue further legal action.

Kim Minjong stated, “I also felt it was necessary to give someone who has admitted their mistake and apologized another chance.” He added, “It is true that I have suffered irreparable damage and distress over the past four months, but I did not want to turn away from a junior who sincerely reflected and asked for forgiveness. I believe that embracing people is a more meaningful choice than taking legal action.”

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