WINNER member Song Mino is facing allegations about his alternative military service, but YG Entertainment has stepped forward to clear the air.

On December 17, YG Entertainment released an official statement addressing concerns about Song Mino's sick leave and military duties.

The agency stated, “It is difficult to share specific details about the artist’s service. However, the reason for his sick leave was due to ongoing treatment he had been receiving even before enlisting. All leave, including vacations, was used according to official regulations.”

Earlier that day, Dispatch reported that Song Mino, who has been serving as a social service worker since March 2022, had faced accusations of negligence after being transferred to a new post.

Song Mino started his alternative service on March 24, 2022, and is set to complete his duties in just six days on December 23.

While the official reason for his assignment to alternative service has not been disclosed, Mino previously opened up about his struggles with panic disorder during broadcasts and promotions in 2018.

Meanwhile, WINNER’s leader Kang Seungyoon, who served as an active-duty soldier, will be discharged on December 19.

With both Mino and Seungyoon wrapping up their military duties back-to-back, WINNER is finally ending their group’s military break.

Previously, Kim Jinwoo and Lee Seunghoon completed their alternative service in December 2021 and January 2022, respectively.

Fans are now looking forward to WINNER’s long-awaited return as a full group.

YG Entertainment concluded, “We ask for your understanding, as all procedures were carried out in line with regulations.”

Stay tuned for more updates on WINNER’s activities as the group reunites!

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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