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MC Mong defends Hitler painting as he gets slammed on social media

Singer and producer MC Mong responded to criticism over a painting of Hitler displayed in his home, asking that it be viewed and understood as a work of art, via a social media post on Tuesday.

2025-11-11

Tensions rise between MC Mong and Lee Da-in over old photo

A tense war of words has erupted between singer MC Mong and actor Lee Da-in, the wife of singer Lee Seung-gi, after the rapper recently posted an old group photo on Instagram.

2025-09-05

MC Mong announces new album, concert before heading overseas to study

Producer and rapper MC Mong said Thursday he will release a new album and hold a concert this year before leaving overseas to study.

2025-07-18

'Aren't you ashamed?': Agency CEO MC Mong accuses SM of underhanded practices in Xiumin, KBS ordeal

MC Mong, CEO of EXO member Xiumin's current agency One Hundred Label, criticized SM Entertainment on Instagram on Wednesday evening, accusing the K-pop agency of exerting its power wrongfully.

2025-03-06

Girl group Badvillain wants to be the heroes of the stage with 'Zoom'

Rookie girl group Badvillain aims to breathe new trends into K-pop with its latest single "Zoom."

2024-11-19

One Hundred vows to take legal action against defamatory posts about artists

Entertainment management company One Hundred is set to pursue legal action against individuals spreading false rumors about its artists online.

2024-06-25

MC Mong says comments simply expressions of admiration

Producer MC Mong attorney said Wednesday his client did say he wanted to work with members of boy band EXO, but only as an expression of admiration and respect for his fellow artists, not to snatch them away from their agency SM Entertainment. A ...

2023-07-19

The wrath of 'cancel culture' wanes for K-pop stars

The Korean public has a reputation for holding celebrities to high moral standards. But recent releases in the K-pop scene may suggest Korea’s "cancel culture" is not as absolute as people think it is. Are Korean listeners learning to separate ...

2022-04-28

MC Mong to release '20th Anniversary Edition' full-length album

Singer MC Mong will release his 10th full-length album “20th Anniversary Edition” on Dec. 30 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut, according to his agency Million Market Thursday. The singer released a preview clip announcing the release..

2021-12-23

MC Mong to drop ninth album in December after year-long hiatus

Singer MC Mong will return to the music scene after more than a year with the release of his ninth album in December, his agency Million Market announced Monday.

2020-11-30