Rapper Microdot appeared on "Show Me the Money 12."
The Mnet entertainment program Show Me the Money 12 (abbreviated Show Me 12), which premiered on the 15th, revealed scenes from the regional auditions. Among them, Microdot appeared at the Seoul regional audition, drawing attention from the moment he showed up.
Microdot, who had also appeared in seasons 4 and 6, said about his third appearance on the "Show Me the Money" series, "I took a big breath and challenged myself. 'Isn't that him? It felt bad at the time,'" noting he was conscious of others' attention. It was the aftermath of his parents' past 'debt controversy.'
Microdot confessed, "I am also very afraid to apply," and said, "My parents served prison sentences. The trials are all over, but with one person I am still in the process of delivering a settlement consolation payment." He said, "I struggled a lot," and added, "How can I resolve it? I have to earn money somehow, so I've worked at a barbecue restaurant for about four years. I do the dishes, cleaning, opening, mopping the floor—everything."
He said, "I truly thought I was a bad guy. I blamed myself," and said, "When times were hard, I lost personal relationships and the only thing that didn't leave me was music. It took time, but I told myself to get back up. I really love hip-hop and I'm good at it, and if people open their hearts again and listen when I speak, there's nothing I want more. I hope my sincerity reaches them," emphasizing the reason he appeared.
The producer Microdot met was Gray. Without hesitation Microdot delivered lyrics with forceful sincerity such as, "Madot is out again, that parent's hustler," "He repaid his parents' debts," and "No matter where Madot goes his parents hold him back. I'm fine. I'm back after 10 years." Gray listened seriously and then handed him the pass necklace with a smile.
Gray said, "It was stable and he delivered the message well. Maybe because he's a veteran. I naturally had to give it," explaining why Microdot passed. Microdot, however, shook even his hands and showed tension rather than composure. After passing he smiled brightly saying, "I'm so happy," and bowed his head saying, "Thank you."
Earlier, Microdot's parents were accused of operating a dairy farm in Jecheon, Chungbuk, from 1990 to 1998, borrowing about 300 million won from 14 people and fleeing to New Zealand in May 1998 without repaying. Microdot's parents, who had lived in New Zealand, eventually returned to face trial in April 2019 amid the height of the "debt controversy."
Subsequently, Microdot's family reached settlements with 10 of the 14 victims. However, regarding the parts that were not settled, Microdot's father was sentenced to three years in prison and his mother to one year in prison. After serving their terms, Microdot's parents were immediately deported to New Zealand. In this process Microdot is still repaying the consolation payment to one person with whom he reached a settlement. It was also reported that he left the entertainment industry and spent time in self-reflection while doing volunteer work.
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