MC Mong, the person who discovered B.I's talent as a rapper and producer, cheered for the singer on Instagram.
On January 21, MC Mong uploaded a screenshot he captured from KBS2's "Yoo Heeyeol's Sketchbook" broadcast.
The photo immediately captured fans' attention as it was B.I in his middle school, who played as a little rapper when MC Mong released his track, "Indian Boy." The photo particularly showed the scene when he appeared in the broadcast with the veteran hip-hop artist in August 2009.
MC Mong Reveals What Kind of Person B.I Was, Attests to His Gentle and Humble Personality
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Aside from the pictures, MC Mong's caption touched the hearts of many K-pop enthusiasts and internet users as he shares anecdotes with the K-pop idol turned hip hop artist-producer.
"He is the first child I discovered. He was a very gentle (innocent) kid back then. He also created a "happy birthday" song for me. I've always been producing, but 15 years later, I got it (produced song) from this friend," MC Mong conveyed.
In particular, on Jan. 21, the track "Don't Wake Up" which was included in MC Mong's third project "Dream," a part of an artist collaboration project, "X by X" released on the same day was none other than a song produced by B.I.
MC Mong Describes B.I as a 'Genius' + Gives a Heartwarming Advice for the K-Hip hop Artist
MC Mong continues to praise the "illa illa" singer, acknowledging him as a "genius" musician.
"While being flexible and strong, you are always humble who acknowledges his mistakes and live life more truthfully than anyone else. You've really become a genius. If I tell you one thing, the kid makes ten. Again, my eyes didn't get wrong."
Amidst popularity, MC Mong was once involved in a "draft-dodging" controversy where he allegedly removed healthy teeth to qualify for military exemption. Later on, it turned out that the claims were not true; however, the damage has been done. This is similar to how B. I fell into scrutiny after his illegal drug use controversy.
MC Mong then gave his advice to B.I, "As much as you were sick, as much as the criticism you received, and as much as you were loved by your fans, you were hurt but worked harder..."
"Thank you. This was new. I've got all nervousness at first but I achieved everything. I even get a song from you. I hope you will achieve everything like me. Because fans always love you. Don't ever run away. Go even further, genius," he concluded.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
