'Show Me the Money 12' has once again come under scrutiny due to allegations of military service fraud by a participant. The shocking accusation is that they faked a mental illness to evade active duty enlistment.
According to the legal and music industry on the 30th, rapper Person A has recently been indicted without detention on charges of violating the Military Service Act. The prosecution's investigation revealed that Person A received a level 2 active duty assessment in the military service examination in 2016, but later, through intentional psychiatric treatment, claimed to suffer from depression and received a level 4 social service personnel assessment in 2022.
◇ Person A "I’m Innocent… Will Not Hesitate to Take Legal Action"
As the controversy arose, it was confirmed that Person A expressed their grievances in a call with the production team of 'Show Me the Money 12'. A representative from Person A's side stated, "It is true that we were investigated by the prosecution, but the charges have not been confirmed," and added, "We will soon appoint a lawyer to issue an official statement and will do our best to prove innocence during the trial process."
◇ Mnet, Despite Criticism, "Continues Broadcasting"?
The issue lies with the broadcaster's response. Mnet stated that they are currently in contact with Person A to ascertain the facts, but refrained from commenting on specific actions. A representative from Mnet maintained a principled stance, saying, "It is difficult to mention the real name of a specific participant or confirm specific details."
Especially as criticism against the accused of military service fraud intensifies online, Mnet has decided to proceed with the scheduled broadcast of 'Show Me the Money 12' Episode 3 without any separate restrictions on participation. Some have pointed out that the production team may be ignoring the controversy for the sake of publicity, and attention is focused on the final decision of the production team in the future.
