K-Pop Star Mino Under Fire: Prosecutors Seek Prison for 102-Day Military Absence

TL;DR — IN KOREAN VIBES

This is trending because it involves a high-profile K-Pop idol, Song Mino of WINNER, and touches on the highly sensitive topic of mandatory military service in South Korea. His alleged 102-day absence and the subsequent legal action have sparked public outrage and debate over fairness.

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public service duty

A form of mandatory military service in South Korea where individuals work in civilian-support roles (e.g., government offices, social welfare facilities) instead of active combat duty, often due to health issues or other specific circumstances.

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active duty

Refers to the standard form of mandatory military service in South Korea, where able-bodied men serve directly in the armed forces, typically in combat or combat-support roles.

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re-serve

To serve again or complete one's remaining mandatory military service time, often ordered by a court as a penalty for unauthorized absence or other violations during their initial service period.

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translated from the original Korean post

Claiming bipolar and panic disorder? His actions seem kinda sus. I saw him having a blast at crowded festivals, though.

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Someone even saw him running marathons with a running crew! (referencing his public activities during his alleged absence)

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He's not just trying to get away with 102 days of public service, right?

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I only took about 30-40 days off total during my military service, including new recruit leave, but he missed over 100 days just for absence...?

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The real question is whether he'll actually get prison time.

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Nah, I bet he won't get actual prison time, they'll probably just make him re-serve.

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Prosecutors can push all they want, but the judge will do whatever they want anyway.

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People don't change. Re-serving would just be a burden on everyone else there.

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Looks like the 'budget GD' is heading to jail... He should've known when to stop with the unauthorized absences, lol. (referencing G-Dragon, implying Mino is a lesser version)

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And just like that, DinDin gets another win without doing anything, lol. (a running joke about DinDin often being seen favorably in military service discussions)

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