The controversy surrounding actor Kim Min-jong over illegal gambling allegations has reached a turning point with the release of a recorded phone call and testimony praising his conduct from a staff member of the film 'Firenze.'

▶ MC Mong's Public Attack → Withdrawal from Film... Kim Min-jong Vows Legal Action, Calling Allegations "False"

After MC Mong's public attack, Kim Min-jong became embroiled in allegations of involvement in illegal gambling and faced difficulties, including withdrawing from a film casting. During this process, he denied the allegations as false facts and announced plans to take legal action.

▶ Recorded Call Released... "He Never Touched a Stick or Chips"

Recently, a recorded phone call between One Hundred Chairman Cha Ga-won and an employee of a viral marketing company was released through the YouTube channel 'Entertainment Behind-the-Scenes King Lee Jin-ho.' The recording included statements such as "He was a visitor, so there is no record at all" and "He never touched a stick or chips."

▶ Staff Member from 'Firenze' Set Shares Heartwarming Testimony... Highlights His Unpaid Participation and Diligence

Amid this, a staff member who worked with Kim Min-jong on the film 'Firenze' detailed the situation on set through a comment on an online video. According to the staff member, Kim Min-jong participated in the low-budget film without pay and remained diligent throughout the shoot despite difficult filming conditions. The staff member added that Kim Min-jong personally looked after the crew on set and treated them to meals at his own expense, showing thoughtful consideration. The fact that Kim Min-jong appeared in 'Firenze' without pay was also mentioned in a past interview.

The staff member recently learned belatedly that Kim Min-jong had been forced to withdraw from the project. Upon hearing about Kim Min-jong's situation following MC Mong's attack, the staff member expressed regret, saying it differed from their own experience on set.

▶ Signs of a Shift in Public Opinion... Attention Turns to Whether Additional Materials Will Be Released

As the recorded call and staff testimony have emerged in succession, public opinion surrounding Kim Min-jong is showing signs of change. While the parties involved make conflicting claims regarding the controversy, attention is also focused on the possibility of additional materials being released.