On April 21, South Korean media reported that the first trial of Song Mino took place at the Western Seoul District Court.
The male singer was prosecuted for allegedly violating the Law on Military Service during his service as a community employee, along with a manager at the facility being tried for allegedly assisting in neglecting duties.
At court, Song Mino admitted most of the charges and repeatedly bowed his head to apologize, saying he felt remorseful for not fully fulfilling his national defense obligations.
The male singer also mentioned his mental health condition but affirmed that he did not see this as a justification, and expressed his desire to overcome his mistakes if there is an opportunity.
According to the indictment, the male singer was suspected of not complying with working regulations from March 2023 to December 2024, and was frequently absent during service. The prosecution is currently proposing a sentence of 1 year and 6 months in prison for the male singer.
Song Mino (real name Song Min Ho, born in 1993) is a famous Korean rapper, singer and songwriter, affiliated with YG Entertainment's boy group WINNER. He is known for his personal music style, once attracting attention when participating in "Show me the money" 4 and achieving success with his solo song "Fiancé" (2018).
In his career, Song Mino debuted with WINNER when he was young and quickly affirmed his position as one of the typical rappers of the third generation of idols thanks to his musical talent and unique fashion sense. In addition to music, he also works in the field of painting and participates in many entertainment programs such as "New Journey to the West".
Since the beginning of 2026, the male artist has been entangled in legal issues related to military service, attracting great attention from the media and the public.
