Lee So Bin, once known nationwide as the “child shaman” who predicted singer MC Mong’s future controversy, is once again attracting attention after appearing in the new Disney+ survival series Battle of Fates.
The Disney+ show, which premieres on February 11, brings together 49 fortune tellers and shamans who compete in intense quests designed to test their spiritual intuition. With bold and unconventional challenges, the program quickly gained interest among viewers.
Lee So Bin first rose to fame in 2008 when, at just nine years old, she appeared on the SBS variety show Star King. During the broadcast, he delivered a surprising reading about MC Mong, saying he had “a lot to be forgiven for” and needed to ask for forgiveness from those around him, including his family. When host Kang Ho Dong asked her for clarification, she firmly stated that she had committed serious wrongdoings. MC Mong laughed at the remarks at the time.
Two years later, in 2010, MC Mong was embroiled in controversy over allegations that he had deliberately extracted his teeth to evade mandatory military service, leading to the suspension of his broadcasting activities. Subsequently, many netizens revisited the old clip of Lee So Bin reading, claiming that his prediction had come true. MC Mong even referenced the incident in his song lyrics, attracting further public interest.
Now 26, Lee So Bin returned to the spotlight in Battle of Fates, revealing that she began walking the path of shamanism at the age of seven and appeared on television at nine. The other contestants immediately recognized his reputation, expressing surprise at seeing the once famous baby shaman all grown up.
In the show, participants take on extraordinary tasks such as determining causes of death, predicting the sex of unborn babies, and identifying surgical procedures. In one particularly tense mission, Lee So Bin accurately described a contestant’s intestinal resection and neck surgery, confidently mentioning the use of a tube in his throat. Her precise statements allowed her to advance, leaving spectators stunned.
Reactions online have poured in, with many expressing disbelief at his accuracy and marveling at how long it has been since his first television appearance. Comments such as “She’s grown so much,” “She was accurate then and still is,” and “It’s hard to believe something like that” circulated widely, fueling further interest in the show.
As word of mouth spreads and viewers share their thrills about the predictions shown in Battle of Fates, anticipation continues to build around what other surprising revelations might unfold next.
Sources: Daum
