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WINNER member Song Min-ho, 33, who received a suspended prison sentence in the first trial on charges of habitually deserting his post during his service as a social service worker, has issued a public apology.
In a handwritten letter posted on his social media today (the 9th), Song stated, "I bow my head and apologize for causing concern to many people because of me."
Song wrote, "Above all, I am deeply sorry for disappointing the young people who are faithfully fulfilling their military duties, as well as the fans who cherished me more than anyone else," adding, "Every single day has been filled with regret. My past choices lacking responsibility were shameful and I hated myself for them."
Song was indicted on charges of unauthorized absence from his post for 102 days while working as a social service worker at a facility in Mapo-gu, Seoul, from March 2023 to December of the following year. He was sentenced to one year in prison suspended for two years in his first trial on the 1st.
He did not appeal the first-instance ruling.
Song added, "I will reflect on my foolish mistakes without evading them," and "I will faithfully carry out the remaining procedures and duties. I will keep this incident engraved in my heart and live with a much more responsible attitude."
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