It happened on June 9.

On this day, three remaining members (Seungho, Mir, G.O) of MBLAQ made a comeback as M3LAQ and held a showcase for the group's 8th mini album, "Mirror." This was their first official appearance as a trio after Lee Joon and Thunder left the group. Accordingly, many questions flooded the event.

The three members all commented how difficult the past 6 months were. G.O even revealed, "I was in denial and lived in a virtual reality world (games). I had to mindlessly focus on something to keep my mind busy so I wouldn't be reminded of bad memories."

Immediately, people at the showcase emphasized with how empty the three members must have felt after Lee Joon and G.O's withdrawal. The atmosphere became solemn and it seemed as if everyone was about to outpour words of encouragement and support for M3LAQ's new start despite the hardships.

However, the group's following comments caused the diss controversy. Even though M3LAQ officially stated their support for Lee Joon and Thunder as well as a desire to create a win-win relationship, M3LAQ answered, "We use telepathy" when asked about whether they still kept in touch with Lee Joon and Thunder. In addition, they commented, "We're better at singing than the members who left." Negative images of Lee Joon and Thunder were quickly established as M3LAQ already mentioned how much hardship they had to endure after Lee Joon and Thunder left the group. 

M3LAQ also indirectly revealed that their track "Mirror" talks about Lee Joon and Thunder. Seungho commented, "Everyone will have a different interpretation. I want to reveal everything, but I don't want to ruin the memories we have."

M3LAQ members' bond with each other became stronger after experiencing a big change. They also developed a unique color of their own, and being a rare male trio group enabled them to enter a niche market of the music world. Their future is bright.

Consequently, such diss controversy upset many fans who have seen MBLAQ's 5 members depend on each other and hoped for them perform together one day in the future. While it is understandable that the conflict between M3LAQ and Lee Joon and Thunder will not be resolved overnight, many fans are waiting to see the members become a source of strength for each other again.