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MC Mong Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Friend and Music Producer Oh Sung-hoon

On the 4th, MC Mong expressed his sorrow, saying, "I wish Sung-hoon happiness," and added, "I'm so sorry. It's like a pen tip pressed hard against my heart, leaving a mark. I should have spoken more kindly. I was so scared of unexpected farewells and misfortunes that I was late. Sung-hoon."
MC Mong also mentioned reading Oh Sung-hoon's will, reflecting, "How differently have we adapted to the world all this time? We were always round, but I became a triangle trying not to fall, while you, with your kind circle, went down so many paths." He promised, "I will fight and win the lawsuits you were involved in, and I will restore your honor as a respected composer. I promise to find your honor again, Sung-hoon. I'm so sorry, and I'm in so much pain. I love you so much, my friend."
According to Kiya Music, Oh was found deceased in a recording studio on the morning of the 3rd at the age of 45. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Many figures from the music industry who knew him are reportedly mourning at his memorial.
Oh began his career as a b-boy in Itaewon before forming the group People Crew in 1997, marking his debut in the music industry. MC Mong, who was also a member of the group, shared a close friendship with him. On the 3rd, MC Mong visited Oh's memorial, expressing his grief and shedding tears.
After the group disbanded, Oh transitioned to composing, starting with Jang Woo-hyuk's "Real Man" in 2006. His notable works include co-composing K.Will's "Love 119" with composer Jo Young-soo and composing J-Cera's "Love City Confession Happiness Street."
The memorial is being held at Room 201 of the Kyowon Yeowoom Funeral Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The funeral will take place on the 5th at 1:30 PM, with the burial at Seoul City Cemetery.
MC Mong's full message:
I wish Sung-hoon happiness.
I'm so sorry.
It's like a pen tip pressed hard against my heart, leaving a mark.
I should have spoken more kindly.
I was so scared of unexpected farewells and misfortunes that I was late. Sung-hoon.
Now that I'm home, seeing the will shown by your sister, the sky fell.
At the funeral, there were only people I didn't know.
How little did I know you?
Like those unfamiliar people, how little did I know?
How differently have we adapted to the world all this time?
We were always round, but I became a triangle trying not to fall.
You, with your kind circle, went down so many paths.
I will fight and win the lawsuits you were involved in.
I promise to find your honor again, Sung-hoon.
I'm so sorry, and I'm in so much pain.
I love you so much, my friend.
I'll forgive you for lying about your age, saying you were 79 when you were 80. I love you.
To those who knew Sung-hoon, please visit tomorrow as I can't make it. See you the day after tomorrow.
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Reporter Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr