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Microdot Opens Up About Personal Trials Amidst Show Me The Money 12 Premiere

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K-pop comebacks themed image: The Mnet entertainment program Show Me The Money 12 (abbreviated as SMTM12) aired its first episode

The much-anticipated premiere of Show Me The Money 12 aired on January 15, 2026, drawing attention from fans and industry insiders alike. The Seoul regional preliminaries featured a surprising appeara...

The much-anticipated premiere of Show Me The Money 12 aired on January 15, 2026, drawing attention from fans and industry insiders alike. The Seoul regional preliminaries featured a surprising appearance by rapper Microdot, who used the platform to address his emotional journey and the fallout from his parents' criminal activities. Microdot Returns to the Spotlight Microdot, a former contestant of the high-profile rap competition series, returned to the stage at the Seoul regional preliminaries held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza. This marked his first public appearance in over three years following the financial fraud scandal involving his parents that came to light in 2018. The rapper, whose real name is Shin Jae-ho, has faced significant public scrutiny and personal hardship since the scandal broke. The Scandal That Rocked Microdot's World In 2018, Microdot's parents were accused of defrauding several individuals out of approximately 2 billion KRW (around 1.7 million USD) during the...

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