According to Star News, Song Mino did not show up for work at the Mapo Resident Convenience Facility in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, on December 18. This facility has been his workplace since March this year, following his transfer from the Mapo Facility. Management Corporation, where it began its alternative service in March 2023.
It was confirmed that Song Mino had taken sick leave that day for personal reasons. He was diagnosed with Grade 4 during his military physical exam due to conditions such as panic disorder and bipolar disorder, and received treatment. Allegations of his attendance and falsification of employment documents arose on December 17, but the next day he was absent due to his sick leave.
L, the supervisor of the Mapo Resident Convenience Facility implicated in the suspected collusion with Song Mino, reportedly attended the work on December 18 and was questioned. Attempts by Star News to contact L for clarification were unsuccessful. A representative from the facility commented: “The supervisor is currently under investigation regarding the Song Mino negligence controversy and is unavailable.” However, they refused to confirm Song Mino’s attendance status, repeatedly stating: “We have nothing to say about it.“
Song Mino will complete his alternative service on December 23rd. However, as the end of his “military hiatus” approached, allegations of negligence cast a shadow over his impending discharge.
Dispatch previously reported that Song Mino took a five-night, six-day trip to Hawaii on Oct. 31 and later failed to properly return to work. In response, YG Entertainment released an official statement: “Sick leave was the continuation of treatment received before service. All other leaves were used in accordance with regulations.” They said there were no violations by Song Mino.
There has also been criticism of the Military Manpower Administration for failing to adequately monitor the situation. The administration belatedly launched an investigation to verify the facts.
Adding to the controversy, Song Mino was caught up in dating rumors with actress Park Ju-hyun just a day after the negligence allegations surfaced. The two appeared together in the 2022 Netflix film “Seoul Vibe.”
Their past public displays of friendship have been revisited amid dating rumors. In 2022, Song Mino sent a coffee truck to Park Ju-hyun during the filming of his MBC drama “The Forbidden Marriage”. In the same year, Park Ju-hyun was seen attending Song Mino’s brand launch event and solo exhibition, attracting attention. Both agencies declined to comment on the rumors, citing privacy concerns.
