"10,000,000 won is my meal money" Dok2, the moment of tax delinquency's downfall… Lee Hi who stood by him

Rapper Dok2 and singer Lee Hi have effectively acknowledged their relationship, drawing public attention. Interest has focused on them again as their recent situations are reexamined following past tax delinquency controversies.

On the 28th, Dok2 and Lee Hi showed affectionate behavior during a live broadcast announcing a new song. The two encouraged each other and naturally put their arms around each other
s shoulders and around one another, creating a couple-like atmosphere.

In particular, Lee Hi later posted a photo with Dok2 on her SNS and wrote, "My one and only DOK2 and 808HI, happy birthday!" She then added in English, "It was a long journey and finally today has come. Happy birthday to my man Dok2," referring to Dok2 as 'MY MAN'.

Dok2 also effectively acknowledged the relationship by posting a photo on his SNS of him with his arm around Lee Hi's waist, along with the caption "TO MY LADY and HAPPY BORN DAY 2 ME."

The two are reported to have started dating around 2022. Dok2, born in 1990, and Lee Hi, born in 1996, have a six-year age gap. The pair also established a joint label, '808 HI RECORDINGS', and released their first single, 'You & Me', pursuing musical activities together.

Along with this dating news, Dok2's past controversies are once again drawing attention.

Dok2 has been at the center of several controversies in the past, including tax delinquencies and unpaid national health insurance premiums. He faced heavy criticism particularly for his remark during a past controversy over his mother's debts: "10 million won is my food money."

He was also listed among major delinquent taxpayers for arrears of over 10 million won in national health insurance premiums and 300 million won in comprehensive income tax, continuing the controversy. Financial issues continued to surface, including lawsuits over unpaid debts with a U.S. precious metals company, drawing public criticism.

However, Dok2 is reported to have recently paid the full amount of delinquent taxes totaling 672 million won.

After the tax delinquency controversy, Dok2 continued his musical activities and showed signs of resuming his career, and with this acknowledgment of his relationship with Lee Hi, he has once again become the center of attention.

Meanwhile, Dok2 gained public recognition after his 2005 debut through shows like 'Show Me the Money' and 'I Live Alone'. Lee Hi was the runner-up on 'K-Pop Star' and has continued steady musical activities.

Park Chan-hyung, MK Sports reporter