Rapper Faces Trial After “Show Me the Money” Appearance
Written by Black Hot Fire Network Team on January 29, 2026
A rapper who appeared on the television program Show Me the Money 12 is facing legal action. The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office has indicted the rapper, identified only as A, on charges related to military service avoidance.
Legal Proceedings
The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office indicted rapper A on charges of avoiding military service under the guise of a mental illness, according to a report by MBN. In 2016, A initially received a physical grade 2 classification during a military service examination. Subsequently, from January to June 2022, A sought medical treatment at a mental health clinic, allegedly to avoid active military service.
Following this, A was diagnosed as eligible for social service work with a physical grade of 4, based on a diagnosis of depressive disorder. However, the Military Manpower Administration’s special police reportedly detected circumstances suggesting an attempt to avoid military service.
Show Me the Money 12
Show Me the Money 12 is the twelfth season of the hip-hop program Show Me the Money, which premiered in 2012. The program has been a platform for numerous emerging and established rappers and has produced several popular songs. This season attracted 36,000 applicants, featuring a competitive field of talent. Producers of Show Me the Money 12 have stated they are currently investigating the matter.
