Service manager appeals… Song Min-ho, sentenced to 'one year in prison,' posts handwritten apology: "I am ashamed and hate myself" [Full text]

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Song Min-ho, a member of the group WINNER who was given a suspended sentence for violating the Military Service Act, posted a handwritten apology.

On the 9th, Song Min-ho posted a handwritten apology on his personal social media service (SNS), stating, "I bow my head in apology for causing concern to many people because of me."

He said, "I should have made my position clear as soon as possible, but it was too late. I am sorry for making you wait for such a long time," adding, "Regret has been long each day. My past choices, which lacked a sense of responsibility, were shameful and hateful. I will reflect on my foolish mistakes without avoiding them."

He further added, "I will faithfully carry out the remaining procedures and obligations from now on. I will not forget this incident, engrave it in my heart, and live with an even more responsible attitude."

Song Min-ho worked as a social service agent at a facility in Mapo-gu, Seoul, from March 2023 to December 2024, but was prosecuted on charges of abandoning his service for a total of 102 days without justifiable reason by colluding with Lee, the person in charge of service management.

According to the Prosecution Service, when Song Min-ho did not report for duty citing personal circumstances, Lee would permit this and process the service status as if he had reported normally despite his actual absence, or handle it as sick leave or annual leave, thereby facilitating the abandonment of service.

In response, the first-instance court sentenced Song Min-ho to one year in prison with a two-year suspension on the 1st of last month. Lee, who was prosecuted alongside him and was then in charge of service management, was sentenced to 10 months in prison with a two-year suspension. However, Lee expressed dissatisfaction with this and filed an appeal on the 6th of last month.

Hello, this is Song Min-ho.

Because I have caused concern to many people,

I bow my head in apology.

I should have made my position clear as soon as possible, but it was too late.

I am sorry for making you wait for such a long time.

Above all, to the young people who are faithfully fulfilling their military service obligations,

and to the fans who have cherished me more than anyone else,

I am so sorry for disappointing you.

Regret has been long each day.

My past choices, which lacked a sense of responsibility, were shameful and hateful.

I will reflect on my foolish mistakes without avoiding them.

I will faithfully carry out the remaining procedures and obligations from now on.

I will not forget this incident and will engrave it in my heart,

and live with an even more responsible attitude.

Once again, I sincerely apologize.

Sincerely, Song Min-ho

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