A misguided choice hidden behind the dazzling lights of the stage has ultimately come back to haunt him: he must serve another 102 days, a painful consequence.
Song Mino, a member of the popular idol group WINNER, was found guilty by a court of being absent for more than 100 days while serving as a social service worker. He now faces having to make up the time he missed from the beginning.
According to industry sources on the 16th, following the finalization of Song’s suspended prison sentence for violating the Military Service Act, the Military Manpower Administration is preparing the process for him to serve another 102 days—the period he was absent.
“I won’t evade responsibility for my wrongdoing” … Belated remorse and resolve in a handwritten letter
Song was indicted for leaving his post after failing to report to work for 102 days without a valid reason while serving at facilities in the Mapo-gu area beginning in March 2023. The court handed down a suspended sentence, taking into account his health and remorse, but there was no way around the strict demands of his military service obligation.
Ultimately, the 102 days he was absent were voided and remain time he must serve again. In a recent handwritten letter, Song said, “I will not evade my foolish past mistakes and will deeply reflect on them,” vowing to fulfill his remaining obligations.
The public will be watching to see whether he can regain its trust through genuine reflection as he serves the additional 102 days, after winning fans’ affection with his musical talent.
