Mino WINNER’s Military Service Case Uncovered, Allegedly Absent for Over 100 Days and Facing Possible Prison Sentence

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SecondUpdate.com – The alleged military service violation case involving Song Min Ho, also known as Mino from the group WINNER0, has recently drawn increasing public attention.

Prosecutors in South Korea revealed that the K-pop idol is suspected of committing serious violations during his service as a public service worker.

This information was disclosed in an indictment document from the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office, as reported by Korean media on Thursday (February 12).

According to the document, Mino was allegedly absent without official permission for more than 100 days. He reportedly failed to report to work for 102 days without valid reasons.

Under South Korea’s Military Service Act, anyone who is absent from duty for eight days or more without justifiable reasons may face up to three years in prison.

Mino served as a public service worker at the Mapo-gu Facilities Management Corporation from March 24, 2023, to December 23, 2024. This type of service usually lasts about one year and nine months, with more than 400 working days in total.

If the allegations are proven true, his absences would account for nearly a quarter of his entire service period.

The indictment also highlights that Mino’s pattern of absences increased as he approached the end of his service.

During the early stage of his duty, from March to May 2023, he was recorded as being absent for only one day. However, the number gradually increased over time.

In July 2024, he was allegedly absent for 19 days out of 23 working days, meaning he only worked for four days that month. Meanwhile, in November 2024, one month before his discharge, he reportedly missed 14 days of work.

This situation raised suspicions among authorities, as it occurred shortly before the completion of his service.

Prosecutors also suspect the involvement of a supervisor responsible for overseeing Mino’s work schedule.

The supervisor was in charge of recording working hours, attendance reports, and leave applications. However, the indictment states that he allegedly allowed Mino to skip work for various reasons, such as oversleeping or feeling tired.

The supervisor is also accused of falsifying documents to make it appear as though Mino had reported to work. The handling of annual leave and sick leave was likewise suspected to be conducted in violation of regulations.

Prosecutors believe that both parties worked together to cover up the violations.

To strengthen the charges, authorities revealed that they had collected digital evidence from Mino’s mobile phone, including GPS data.

One example occurred on May 30, when Mino was reportedly absent from work, yet the supervisor still filled out the daily report as if he had been present.

In addition, on May 29, Mino’s younger sister posted on social media that he was in San Francisco, United States, attending her wedding. This further supported suspicions that he was abroad when he was supposed to be on duty.

Prosecutors stated that they obtained objective evidence through forensic examinations and location records.

They also mentioned that the number of unapproved absences could increase, as several new cases had not been previously disclosed by the police.

Currently, the legal process against Mino is still ongoing. The public continues to await the outcome of the case, considering that military service is an important obligation for men in South Korea.

This case also serves as a reminder that being a celebrity does not exempt someone from legal responsibility.