The Mapo Police District in Soul announced on May 23rd that Winner Song Mino (winner) He was sent to the office of prosecutors of the western district of Seoul without detention by alleged negligence during his mandatory public service functions.
Between March and December 2023, Mino He worked as a public service worker in a structure in the Mapo district, Seoul. During this period, presumably he was unable to report the work and left his assignment without authorization or justifiable reasons. The investigation, started after a postponement of the military administration of the workforce in December 2024, revealed it Mino Admitted to most accusations, including leaving the job during the hours of service.
Pursuant to Article 33 of the South Korean military service law, the workers of the public service who neglect their functions without allowed reasons must serve further time, about five times the amount of days that have spent neglecting their duties. If the individual has neglected his duties for more than eight days, he can face a heavy penalty like three years of prison.
Mino’s agency, YG EntertainmentPreviously, he said that his medical absences were extensions of treatments he had started to receive before his enrollment and that all the other days of vacation had been received according to the regulation.
This development has thrown a shadow Mino’s Career, with fans who express shock and concern for his future in the entertainment sector. Known for his contributions to Winner success and his solo efforts, Mino’s Legal problems raised questions about the potential impact on his professional trajectory.
In the wake of this controversy, YG Entertainment announced it WINNER will proceed with a concert in July 2025 without Mino. The performance will present the remaining members: Kang Seung-Yoon, Yes Jin-oAND Lee Seung-Hoon.
As the legal process takes place, the K-Pop community further awaits updates on Mino’s Case and its implications for his career and the largest sector.
