MC Mong rejects 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 Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times