WINNER’s Song Mino returned to social media after about 3 years and 7 months to post a handwritten apology over military service evasion.
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WINNER’s Song Mino updated social media for the first time in about 3 years and 7 months. Today (the 9th), he updated social media for the first time in about 3 years and 7 months since his post on March 23, 2023. However, it was not an announcement of resuming activities, but rather a handwritten apology regarding the controversy over evading military service. Song Mino said, “I apologize for causing concern to many people because of me,” and added, “I should have made my position clear as soon as possible, but it ended up being far too late. I am sorry to have kept you waiting for so long.” He continued, “Above all, I am truly sorry for disappointing those who are faithfully fulfilling their military service obligations, as well as my fans who care for me more than anyone else,” and said, “I have been regretting it all along.” He also said, “I was ashamed of and hated my past choices, which lacked a sense of responsibility,” and added, “I will not turn away from my foolish mistake and will reflect on it.” He promised, “I will faithfully carry out the remaining procedures and obligations,” and “I will keep this matter in mind and live with a more responsible attitude.” On the 1st of this month, Judge Song Jun-gyu of Criminal Division 10 of the Seoul Western District Court sentenced Song Mino, who had been indicted on charges including violation of the Military Service Act, to one year in prison with a two-year suspended sentence. Song Mino is suspected of being absent without justifiable reason for 102 of the days he was supposed to report to work while serving as a social service worker at a facility management corporation in Mapo District, Seoul, from March 2023 to December 2024. • WINNER’s Song Mino faces suspicion of violating the Military Service Act... sentenced in first trial to 1 year in prison, 2 years suspended • “Suspicion of violating the Military Service Act” WINNER’s Song Mino’s supervisor requested to be sentenced to 1 year in prison
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