Song Min-ho, who has become more robust, compared to his appearance three months ago... Altered face amid conscription controversy [Star Issue]

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WINNER member Song Min-ho is drawing attention with his changed appearance.

On the 14th, Song Min-ho attended as a witness at the third trial regarding the charge of violating the Military Service Act against A, the person responsible for managing social service personnel duties, held in the Seoul Western District Court's Criminal Division 10.

Song Min-ho, who appeared in court that day, showed a noticeably different atmosphere compared to his first trial three months ago. He had gained more weight and lost the shine in his hair.

During the trial that day, Song Min-ho personally explained why he was assigned as a social service personnel and his health condition.

Song Min-ho stated, "I was assigned as a social service personnel due to bipolar disorder and panic disorder I have been suffering from," adding, "Bipolar disorder is mania-depression. It fluctuates between manic and depressive episodes depending on the period. Panic disorder is a condition where one falls into panic in unexpected situations."

He further said regarding his illness during service, "I don't remember clearly, but I can say it was at an intermediate level (when divided into mild, moderate, and severe)." He added, "As the service period progressed, there were times when my condition worsened and times when it improved. The illness itself is difficult to predict."

He also revealed that he faced difficulties during medication treatment. Song Min-ho said, "Although it is a condition controlled by medication, the drugs themselves are so strong that my mental clarity sometimes faded even during the day."

Song Min-ho claimed that although he received an opinion from his attending physician that continuing service would be difficult, he wanted to complete his service until the end. He admitted, "It was my own desire to finish the service completely. In fact, I now regret it."

He also clarified his relationship with A, the person responsible for managing social service personnel duties, and denied allegations of conspiracy to violate the Military Service Act. Song Min-ho claimed that on days when he had difficulty coming to work due to health issues, he informed A of his health reasons. Regarding the Prosecution Service's claim that he conspired with A to violate the Military Service Act, he stated, "It is difficult for me to determine this, but I believe it did not happen. It has nothing to do with me. I never conspired."

Additionally, when asked whether his efforts to build a close relationship with A—such as providing career counseling for A's child, lending money, and going fishing together—were in exchange for helping him evade service duties, Song Min-ho refuted, "That is completely untrue. It was done solely based on personal friendship."

However, regarding some questions about his commuting methods during service, Song Min-ho replied that he could not remember clearly. When the court asked, "Was it the same method when leaving work?" he said, "I don't remember well."

Meanwhile, Song Min-ho served as a social service personnel from March 2023 to December 2024. However, during his service period, he is accused of leaving his workplace without valid reason and neglecting attendance and duties at a facility in Mapo District, Seoul.

The Prosecution Service reported that Song Min-ho was absent without leave for a total of 102 days while working as a social service personnel and indicted him on charges of violating the Military Service Act without detention. A, the person responsible for managing his service duties, is accused of negligently supervising despite being aware of Song Min-ho's poor work performance.

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