Singer MC Mong confessed to serious depression and health deterioration, directly explaining the background of his resignation from the leadership position he held at One Hundred.
On the 17th, MC Mong posted a lengthy message on his social media addressed to his fan club 'Monkeyz'. He said, "I thought it would be best to tell the fans first," and noted, "Due to extreme depression, a surgery, and health deterioration, it has been difficult to continue making music."
He continued, "In this condition, I also found it difficult to lead and bear responsibility for others," explaining the reason for his resignation from his roles as head of One Hundred and producer for artists under BPM.
Earlier, on June 13th, One Hundred stated to OSEN that "MC Mong is currently excluded from company tasks due to personal reasons." However, specific reasons were not disclosed at that time.
In the meantime, MC Mong said, "After thinking about how I could make music for a longer time, I decided to study abroad," adding, "Although I am at a late age, I want to get healthier and grow more." He also noted, "I plan to release an album this year, and afterward, I want to focus on music and language studies."
He sincerely expressed his affection for the artists he worked with as a producer. He said, "It was a dream-like time. I still love and support them," and expressed concern, saying, "I worried that I might be the one obstructing their shine, and I always felt heavy in my heart about being a burden to the fans." He continued, "Now I hope they shine more freely and grow into wonderful artists together with the fans."
MC Mong established One Hundred with Cha Ga Won, chairman of Peak Group, supporting the activities of groups such as The Boyz and Kim Dae Ho. The label is a subsidiary encompassing Big Planet Made Entertainment and INB100, and also includes Lee Seung Gi, Ha Sung Woon, VIVIZ, and members of EXO such as Baekhyun, Chen, and Xiumin.
The background of his resignation from the leadership position involved not just a simple 'exclusion from work,' but a decision made by confronting his own limits. It was a sincere confession filled with the thought of putting artists before himself and the courage to seek himself again, even if late.
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