WINNER member Song Mino has denied allegations that his personal relationship with his former public service supervisor influenced his military service, testifying in court that their interactions were based solely on friendship.
The singer appeared as a witness on July 14 during the third hearing of a case involving his former supervisor, identified as Mr. A, who is facing charges of violating South Korea’s Military Service Act.
During his testimony at the Seoul Western District Court, Song Mino spoke about the medical issues that led to his assignment as a public service worker. He said his symptoms fluctuated significantly, making it difficult to predict his condition, and revealed that his doctor had initially advised against serving.
According to Song Mino, he regularly informed Mr. A about his health, and the supervisor often expressed concern for his well-being.
While responding to questions from the defense, Song Mino confirmed that he occasionally completed attendance records in batches and frequently informed Mr. A via text message when his health made it difficult to report for duty.
However, he denied that the supervisor ever gave him advance permission to skip work or arranged unauthorized absences. Instead, Song Mino testified that Mr. A generally encouraged him to fulfill his service obligations while showing consideration when his health deteriorated. A key issue during the hearing centered on Song Mino’s personal relationship with Mr. A. The singer acknowledged that he had:
- Lent Mr. A money.
- Given dance-related advice for Mr. A’s child.
- Gone fishing with him.
The defense argued that prosecutors believe these actions may have been compensation for favorable treatment during military service. Song Mino strongly denied the allegation. “Absolutely not. Those were simply things I did because we had become friends.”
The testimony forms part of the ongoing trial against Mr. A, who has been indicted on charges related to alleged violations of the Military Service Act. The court has yet to issue a verdict as proceedings continue.
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