Song Min-ho, expressing panic disorder in front of Oh Eun-young… Member: “It’s true that I get to enjoy more than others”
WINNER member Song Min-ho is smiling in front of reporters at an event venue. / Photo=TenAsia DB Amid a request for a prison sentence of 1 year and 6 months for WINNER member Song Min-ho (33), who was indicted on charges of absenteeism while serving as a social service worker, the member's past remarks are drawing attention.Song Min-ho is accused of repeatedly being absent without authorization while working as a social service worker at the Mapo-gu Facility Management Corporation and a resident convenience facility from March 2023 to December 2024. According to the indictment, Song Min-ho was absent without authorization for a total of 102 days and left his duty without justifiable reason.
On the 21st, the Criminal Division 10 of the Seoul Western District Court (Judge Seong Jun-gyu) held the first hearing for Song Min-ho and Lee, the person in charge of service management, who were charged with violations of the Military Service Act and other offenses. That day, the prosecution requested a prison sentence of 1 year and 6 months, saying, "Song Min-ho appears to have not actually performed any work due to long-term unauthorized absences."
Song Min-ho's lawyer argued, "At the time, the defendant was suffering from mental distress such as bipolar disorder and panic attacks, and also had physical pain due to a cervical disc rupture, so he made a poor judgment." He continued, "During the investigation, he voluntarily submitted evidence that could be unfavorable to him," and appealed, "Please show leniency so that he can once again answer the nation's call and be reborn as a diligent member of society."
Photo=Channel A's 'Oh Eun-young's Gold Counseling Center'Previously, Song Min-ho appeared on Channel A's 'Oh Eun-young's Gold Counseling Center' and spoke about panic disorder. He said, "I ask myself, 'Can I get better?'" and added, "Around late 2017, I started going to the hospital because I felt like I was going to die, couldn't breathe, and had panic symptoms." He then explained his condition, saying, "I have panic disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder. I am receiving medication for mental health issues."
Song Min-ho added, "I was diagnosed while doing 'New Journey to the West' and 'Kang's Kitchen.' After filming, I secretly came out alone and cried. When the cameras were off, life felt tragic. I didn't tell the other members because I didn't want to show a weak side. I receive a lot of love and have colleagues and fans, but I have a lot of concerns about 'what is making me unable to enjoy myself.'"
Regarding Song Min-ho's condition, member Kang Seung-yoon said, "There were things I could feel without being told," and "There were parts I could dare to guess, but I didn't ask unnecessarily." Another member, Lee Seung-hoon, added, "In fact, if there are pros, there are cons, and if there are cons, there are pros. Isn't it true that Min-ho gets to enjoy things others cannot as well?" commenting on the unavoidable aspects that can come with being a public figure.
Meanwhile, in his final statement, Song Min-ho said, "As a young Korean man, I failed to faithfully and completely fulfill the national defense duty that I must carry out," and "As someone loved by many people, I am sorry for showing such a shameful seum-seum." He also bowed his head, saying, "I want to recover my health as soon as possible, and if I am given the opportunity to serve again, I want to complete it faithfully until the end."
This article was translated and republished by KOTourLive from 텐아시아. Copyright of the original belongs to the publisher. View original
![EXO PLANET #6 - EXhOrizon [dot] -](https://kotourlive-images.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/concerts/1787215796640_ee65f451_thumbnail.jpg)
![aespa’s North American Tour Has Remaining Seats Despite ‘$49’ Bargain Prices… A Stark Popularity Gap with KATSEYE [TEN Starfield]](https://kotourlive-images.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/news/1788485037424_a59b1932_naver_rank_thumb_0000774618_1788485037424.jpg){kind=icon}
![[Photo] TWICE’s Dahyun attends a film festival red carpet as an actress](https://kotourlive-images.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/news/1788485316508_edd43ecd_news_870a60a6-6f11-4d73-aa7c-48d91318a0f7.jpg)
![[On-Site Video] “We’re Departing Separately Together”… BIGBANG Begins ‘COSMOS’ World Tour](https://kotourlive-images.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/news/1788485226518_c5719641_news_fdd4764a-0f4e-4968-8e4e-e98a02872f88.jpg)
![[TD Photo] TWICE Mina ‘Capturing Everyone’s Attention Just by Appearing~’](https://kotourlive-images.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/news/1788485246699_79fee161_news_d189b2b0-77d9-4577-87de-14c78bfc3de1.jpg)
![[On-Site Photos] “Calling for a Close-Up”… Irene’s Dazzling Beauty](https://kotourlive-images.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/news/1788485251354_7348779d_news_e038db46-c28b-4f27-a5c0-af9d9b1a4914.jpg)