MC Mong denies renewed draft-dodging allegations amid fresh controversy
Singer MC Mong has denied renewed allegations of draft dodging and publicly disclosed that he attempted to take his own life one month ago, a revelation that has shocked fans and the entertainment industry. The controversy began when MC Mong posted photos of his home on social media, one of which showed a portrait resembling Adolf Hitler. Online criticism escalated, with some accusing him of displaying a Hitler portrait on his wall. On Tuesday, he responded directly, explaining that the artwork was an early piece by artist Ok Seung-chul. “This painting expresses human greed and brutality by depicting a person sucking blood through a straw-like shape in the beard,” he said. “Please understand it as art. It has been hanging for a very long time. I have shown it many times. Why is it suddenly a problem now?” He added, “Some artworks are created to criticize or provoke. That does not mean anyone is worshipping the subject. I hate Hitler. I hate anyone who starts wars.” However, the debate soon resurfaced allegations of draft evasion, an issue that has followed him for more than aWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times
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