The Korea Times
Allegations involving rapper and producer MC Mong and entertainment executive Cha Ga-won have resurfaced after an investigative television program disclosed text messages purportedly sent by the artist, reigniting controversy over claims of an affair and illegal gambling. MBC's investigative journalism program "PD Note" aired an episode titled "MC Mong and the Chairperson's K-pop Business Secrets" on June 2, focusing on One Hundred Label, an entertainment company produced by MC Mong and backed by Cha, chairperson of a construction company. The program also revisited recent turmoil surrounding the agency. Several artists under the label — including K-pop groups The Boyz and Viviz, and singers Lee Mu-jin, Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin and Lee Seung-gi — previously notified the company of their intent to terminate their exclusive contracts, citing unpaid settlement fees. During the broadcast, an unidentified businessman — a prominent real estate developer and Cha's uncle — shared messages he claimed to have received from MC Mong. According to the program, the messages included statements s
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