Musician/producer MC Mong was spotted leaving a cryptic message on his Instagram story on July 18 KST, some time after media reports of an alleged recording of his private conversation with acquaintances became publicized. 

Earlier on this day, media outlet TenAsia exclusively reported that it had obtained a recording of a conversation MC Mong had with some of his acquaintances, "proving" that he had intentions to recruit EXO members to his label, Big Planet Made. 

Based on TenAsia's claims, MC Mong supposedly wished to recruit EXO members Baekhyun and Kai in order for his company to grow. 

Now, in his recent Instagram story post, MC Mong cryptically wrote, "I was holding back... but you people... ^^." 

MC Mong's management, Million Market, has yet to respond to media outlet inquiries regarding the producer's official position on the recent rumors.