Idan Lee, an actress, expressed discomfort over MC Mong's nostalgic remarks after being excluded from work due to depression. MC Mong retaliated, causing Lee Seung Gi, who is in the middle, to be in an awkward situation.
On the 4th, MC Mong posted a photo on his social media account featuring Lee Seung Gi and Idan, along with Lee Yu Bi and Cha Ga Won, chairman of the Piak Group.
MC Mong previously confessed that he decided to study abroad due to severe depression, a surgery, and declining health that made it difficult for him to continue making music. At that time, MC Mong announced that he would step away from the scene for a while to recover his health, entrusting production duties for artists from One Hundred and Big Planet Made to Chairman Cha Ga Won.
As it was a long-awaited update, it captured attention, but one person expressed discomfort. It was Idan Lee, who was captured in the photo. Idan reposted the photo and said, "What's the reason for making a fuss by posting a photo that's over a year old now?"
According to the information Idan provided, the photo was taken on July 18, 2024, at 11:17 p.m., and she expressed curiosity about MC Mong's intention behind posting a photo from the past, saying, "I really can't understand it."
Earlier this year, Lee Seung Gi expressed great disappointment over the controversy involving his father-in-law and stated that he would sever ties with his in-laws. Idan also agreed to this and has shown support by only sharing moments of raising their child. However, suddenly, a photo taken a year ago with his in-laws, whom they had distanced themselves from, was released by MC Mong, leading them to worry whether their sincerity would be questioned as it was labeled 'an update.'
In response to Idan's anger, MC Mong also lashed out. He exclaimed, "Stay out!" then expressed his displeasure by saying, "Whether it's a photo from a year ago or one I like, why would I do something like abandoning family like you?" He explicitly mentioned Lee Seung Gi's severance from his in-laws while voicing his dissatisfaction, further escalating the controversy.
Lee Seung Gi and MC Mong developed a connection through '1 Night 2 Days' and have continued that relationship since Lee Seung Gi signed an exclusive contract with Big Planet Made. Until a year ago, they were taking photos in a joyful atmosphere, but the release of that photo a year later unexpectedly sparked controversy, putting them in a situation where they couldn't choose sides between a close brother and his wife.
What action will Lee Seung Gi take? It's an awkward situation for him to either remain silent or support someone. Instead of the saying 'when whales fight, it's the shrimp that gets hurt,' it has become a situation where Lee Seung Gi is caught in the crossfire between MC Mong and Idan.
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