MC Mong and Lee Da-in’s SNS Dispute… Lee Seung-gi in a Difficult Position as Netizens React: “This Has Gone Too Far”
[OSEN=Reporter Kim Soo-hyung] Is it necessary for Lee Seung-gi to step in? As singer MC Mong and actress Lee Da-in engage in a sharp dispute on social media, Lee Seung-gi finds himself caught in the middle. Meanwhile, MC Mong’s provocative comments have stirred up further controversy.
On the 3rd, MC Mong posted a group photo on his social media with the caption “BAM!!!”, featuring actor Lee Seung-gi, actress Lee Da-in, Lee Da-in’s sister Lee Yoo-bi, and PIAK Group Chairman Cha Ga-won. While it drew attention for being the first update in a while, Lee Da-in’s reaction was unexpected.
Lee Da-in immediately expressed her displeasure, asking, “Why are you posting a photo over a year old now, making noise? I really don’t understand.” She further disclosed the data from the photo, revealing it was taken on July 18, 2024. This was long before Lee Seung-gi announced his estrangement from his in-laws last April, leading Lee Da-in to feel that MC Mong’s post without explanation would cause their sincerity to be questioned.
In fact, at that time, Lee Seung-gi had announced his separation from his in-laws after a legal controversy surrounding his father-in-law, stating, “The trust within the family has been irretrievably damaged.” This made the release of the photo a sensitive issue for the couple.
In response, MC Mong did not remain silent. He re-posted a captured image of Lee Da-in’s face with the caption “Stay in your lane!” He further stated, “Whether I post a photo from a year ago or one I liked, do you think I’d abandon family like you?” directly referencing Lee Seung-gi’s estrangement from his in-laws.
Netizen reactions to this have been mixed. Some criticized MC Mong, stating, “MC Mong was thoughtless”, “It was out of line to directly mention someone else’s family issues”, “Lee Seung-gi ends up in a difficult spot.” Others took a cynical view, saying, “Posting that photo now was asking for misunderstandings”, and “If they hadn’t associated in the first place, this wouldn’t have happened.”
Moreover, shortly after the controversy, MC Mong posted another cryptic message with a photo of himself, stating, “My mind is clear now. I should do what I’m good at,” prompting speculation among netizens. Some interpreted it as a signal of his return to music activities, while others questioned the intention behind posting such a comment immediately after the dispute, suspecting it hints at a potential revelation.
This incident, originating from a mere “old photo release,” has escalated into a matter involving Lee Seung-gi’s family issues and a personal feud between MC Mong and Lee Da-in. Caught in the middle, Lee Seung-gi faces a dilemma over how to respond to his close senior and his wife. Some netizens have concluded, “Only if Lee Seung-gi steps in will this be resolved,” suggesting that Lee Seung-gi might need to personally address the issue to bring closure.