Singer MC Mong launched a shocking round of revelations during a live streaming session in real time, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry. While he firmly denied allegations that company funds surrounding him were misused for illegal gambling, he also claimed that a close aide of a former business partner tried to pull a famous idol member into the trap of gambling—sparking a major backlash.
On the 18th, MC Mong aired strong dissatisfaction during a personal social-media live broadcast regarding the reporting team of MBC’s “PD Notebook” (“PD수첩”). He erupted, saying that allegations claiming he diverted entertainment-company funds to illegal gambling were “illogical false claims.” He added, “How could gambling be possible with public funds that are managed transparently?” He continued, expressing his frustration: “Even if you open and check all account details, it would be clarified, yet the media is flooding the story with speculation.”
“Baekhyun of EXO Was Also a Target”—Revelation of the Las Vegas Trip Gambling Temptation
MC Mong’s anger was directed at Cha Won-gyu, chairman of the Piark Group, who had been a former business partner. He named Mr. Cha Joon-young, a relative of Chairman Cha, as the mastermind behind the malicious tip to “PD Notebook,” and sharply criticized him, calling him a “serious gambling addict.”
In particular, MC Mong claimed that Mr. Cha repeatedly proposed to him in the past, saying, “I’ll give you 1 billion won for expenses—let’s go on a trip to Las Vegas for gambling,” several times. What’s even more shocking is that Baekhyun, a member of the group EXO, was also brought up. MC Mong alleged that “At the time, Mr. Cha tried to lure the young Baekhyun into the world of gambling by saying, ‘A man should be able to gamble too to truly be a man.’” However, this remains MC Mong’s one-sided claims, with no specific evidence presented yet.
A Mud-Slinging Fight That Continued After the Split of One Hundred—A Warning of Legal Showdowns
Behind this round of revelations lies a deep conflict between MC Mong and Chairman Cha Won-gyu. The two jointly founded the integrated entertainment company “One Hundred” (“원헌드레드”) in 2023, but they split the following year in July over differences in management control and equity. Since then, the dispute has moved beyond mere business friction, evolving into muddy battles involving allegations of personal-life disclosures and claims about an illegal gambling backer, leading to ongoing legal confrontations.
With tensions between both sides reaching their peak, the impact of MC Mong’s direct push—mentioning even a top star’s real name—on the K-pop industry is expected to be significant. Industry eyes are on how this revelation might function as a variable amid the ongoing settlement dispute and the investigation by judicial authorities.
