Song Mino, a member of the group WINNER, drew public attention by making a rare public appearance.

Song appeared at the Seoul Western District Court on the 14th to testify in the trial of an individual identified as "A", a supervisor responsible for managing social service agents, who is charged with violating the Military Service Act.

Prosecutors had previously investigated the case, alleging that A condoned Song’s negligence regarding his service duties and that the two had conspired to violate the Military Service Act. Song’s side has denied the allegations, stating that there was no such conspiracy.

Additionally, Song Mino faces allegations of unauthorized absence from his duty station, including missing work for over 100 days, while serving as a social service agent at a facility in Mapo-gu from March 2023 to December of the following year.

On this day, Song appeared wearing a black suit paired with a white shirt and a black tie. With his somewhat long hair swept back, he walked forward, staring straight ahead with a stern expression.


Netizens reacted strongly immediately after the news broke. In particular, across various social media platforms and online communities, people focused on his recent appearance, setting aside the allegations regarding his substandard military service.

They expressed their regret through various comments, such as "It looks like an AI-generated image," "He must be under a lot of stress," "It's a shame, since he had a good image," "I liked his music," and "It doesn't even look like Song Mino."

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source: here

1. [+657, -6]
If he doesn't re-enlist, they should ban him from appearing on TV. Just like they did with Yoo Seung-jun. That way, he won't be able to make money and will really struggle. Do you think the rest of us *want* to go to the military?

2. [+562, -4]
He sure is eating well 

3. [+448 ,-4]
For military service evasion, let's just go straight to arrest; re-enlistment is too lenient a penalty

4. [+36, -0]
Are you calling the soldiers who are quietly fulfilling their military service duties r*tards?

5. [+28, -2]
He looks so at peace