Singer Mino from the group WINNER, who is currently serving as a social service agent, has not appeared at his workplace following allegations of poor service. According to Star News, Mino did not report to Mapo Resident Convenience Facility in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, where he is stationed as a social service worker, on the 18th. Mino, assigned to the Mapo Facility Management Corporation since March of last year, transferred to the current facility this March. He reportedly took sick leave for personal reasons, citing previous treatments for panic disorder and bipolar disorder, which resulted in a level 4 supplementary service designation from the conscription physical exam.
On the same day, Mino was embroiled in dating rumors with actress Park Ju-hyun. Both appeared in the 2022 Netflix film “Seoul Vibe.” The pair’s relationship rumors resurfaced previous instances where they publicly expressed their friendship. In 2022, Mino sent a coffee truck to Park during the filming of the MBC drama “The Forbidden Marriage,” to which Park responded with a heart gesture photo, thanking Mino. Park also showed support by attending Mino’s brand launch event and solo exhibition, drawing attention. Both parties’ agencies stated the dating rumors are “unverifiable as it pertains to personal life.”
Mino debuted with WINNER in 2014 and gained popularity with songs like “REALLY REALLY,” “Empty,” and “LOVE ME LOVE ME.” WINNER member Kang Seung-yoon is set to complete his mandatory military service on the 19th. Mino has also pursued a solo career and appeared on various television shows, including “New Journey to the West,” “Sing Again,” and “Peak Time.”