Seoul Mayor Launches Probe into Song Min-ho's Service Controversy
Dec 24, 2024
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On the 24th, Mayor Oh said, `A recent controversy over a celebrity's negligence in service as a social service worker was raised. Some negligence in service should never cause social deprivation and increase antipathy toward military service obligations."
Then "I ordered an emergency survey on the service status of social service personnel" targeting the Seoul Metropolitan Government and its affiliated organizations. According to the results of the investigation, we will take stern measures and actively suggest to the Military Manpower Administration to improve the system for fair military service obligations if necessary."
Earlier on the 17th, Song Min-ho was embroiled in a controversy over manipulating public service attendance. On this day, entertainment media Dispatch raised suspicions that Song Min-ho had manipulated his work and neglected his service, saying that he did not come to work well. According to reports, Song Min-ho started alternative service at the Mapo Facilities Management Corporation on March 24, 2023, and moved to Mapo Residents' Convenience Facility in March 2024, a year later. L, Song Min-ho's superior, who is in charge of residential facilities, was appointed, and suspicions arose over the relationship between L and Song Min-ho.
Song Min-ho went on a trip to Hawaii for 5 nights and 6 days on October 30th. 'Dispatch' checked Song Min-ho's workplace throughout the second week of November, but Song Min-ho was not seen. However, in response, L said that Song Min-ho continued to work after his vacation in Hawaii, and refused requests such as commuting records and CCTV checks, saying "It's impossible because it's personal information." In addition, Dispatch's request to confirm Song Min-ho's attendance was cited for annual leave, sick leave, and hospitalization.
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Song Min-ho's agency, YG Entertainment, said "It is difficult to confirm details regarding the artist's service. However, the reason for sick leave is the extension of the treatment received before service, and all other vacations were used in accordance with the regulations. " Amid the controversy, the Military Manpower Administration is reportedly investigating allegations related to Song Min-ho's service. In the meantime, SBS's current affairs "Curious Story Y" said "We are waiting for reports from those who know the details or witnessed the poor service of entertainers who are serving in the alternative," drawing attention to whether the controversy will spread to the entertainment industry.
Meanwhile, Song Min-ho has confessed his diagnosis of panic disorder and bipolar disorder, and joined the military as a social service worker in March last year. He was released from the call-up on the 23rd, but he reportedly did not take sick leave to work on the last day of his shift, which became controversial again.
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