BREAKING: WINNER member Song Mino may be headed for prison as investigations reveal serious violations of his military service obligations. New evidence shows Mino allegedly failed to report for duty and left his post without authorization more frequently than previously thought.
Authorities confirm that Mino, who served as a social service worker in Mapo-gu, Seoul, has accrued more than eight days of unauthorized absences, leading to a potential prison sentence of up to three years under the Korean Military Service Act. Prosecutors have indicted him without detention, following a forensic analysis of his cell phone and GPS data that uncovered additional days of absence.
Initially, Mino denied allegations during two rounds of police questioning, but in a third interrogation, he admitted to leaving his workplace during official hours. This admission has intensified scrutiny as the number of confirmed absence days continues to rise, surpassing the critical threshold that triggers criminal charges.
The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office has stated that absences exceeding eight days automatically escalate cases to criminal proceedings. Officials from the Military Manpower Administration (MMA) confirmed that such cases are treated with utmost seriousness, leading to Mino’s referral to police.
Mino’s unauthorized absences occurred between March 2023 and December 2024. Legal experts indicate that the growing number of absence days significantly increases the likelihood of a prison sentence, depending on the court’s judgment.
As this situation develops, fans and followers are expressing concern over the potential consequences for the popular K-pop idol. The implications of a prison sentence could not only affect Mino personally but also impact his group, WINNER, and their upcoming activities.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story unfolds and authorities continue their investigations into Song Mino’s military service conduct.
