They explained that the allegations were provoked by the coercion from Cha Jun-young.
They have announced plans to pursue legal action regarding this incident.
[TV Daily Reporter Kim Jin-seok] One Hundred has officially denied the rumors of infidelity involving MC Mong and Cha Ga Won. On the 24th, One Hundred released a statement stating that "the claims made in the article and the messenger conversation are all false," emphasizing that the accusations stem from manipulated information. They further elaborated, "MC Mong was coerced by Cha Jun-young, a relative of Cha Ga Won, which led to the creation of the fabricated conversation.
This incident is a serious allegation that could have significant implications for the images of One Hundred and MC Mong. The leak of manipulated information poses a risk of losing trust among fans and the public, prompting One Hundred to announce strong countermeasures immediately. Such legal actions, along with a request for restraint from defamatory comments, highlight the need for maintaining a crucial balance in the broadcasting environment for all parties involved.
MC Mong seeks to maintain personal credibility by entirely denying the alleged private relationship, demonstrating a desire to protect his career as an artist. This can be seen as an effort to restore public trust, and transparent communication from him may serve as an opportunity to convey a positive message to his fans during these turbulent times.
Furthermore, this case sheds light on the issue of information dissemination within the K-entertainment industry. As uncertain information can attract public attention and cause significant disruptions in the entertainment sector, it serves as a valuable lesson for many artists and agencies to respond more cautiously moving forward.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
Photo: One Hundred
