Mino (real name Song Minho), rapper and member of YG Entertainment Boy Group WINNERIt was revealed to have been involved in a car accident in June, adding another level of public concern in the middle of its dispute during military service.
In particular, according to a report by the Maeil Business newspaper on July 4th, the accident occurred on June 14 near the Dapsimni station in Yongdap-Dong, Seongong -gu, Seoul. Mino According to reports, he was a taxi passenger. While the collision was not serious, he later visited a hospital as a precautionary measure to verify any potential effects.
In the meantime, Mino He started serving as a social service assistant in March 2023. However, the accusations of unauthorized absences and leave his assignment without permission have surrounded him in recent months. Initial statements of YG Entertainment have defended his actions, saying: “Disease leave was an extension of the ongoing medical care started before its service and all the other leaves were taken according to the regulations.”
However, during a final investigation held on February 26, according to the men’s idol, he admitted most violations, including leaving the job during the hours of service without permission, marking a transition from his previous denials.
According to current Korean military law, these infringements can lead to extensions in the duration of the service, calculated as five times the number of days absent. In serious cases, prison sentences up to three years are possible for those who abandon their place for 8 days or more. However, once someone has started as a social worker, reintegration return as an active soldier is not legally allowed.
In the wake of these developments, YG Entertainment announced in May that WINNER He will hold a concert on July 25, marking the first of the group in 3 years and 3 months. Only Kang Seungyoon, Kim Jinwoo and Lee Seunghoon will perform, leaving out Mino.
