WINNER’s Mino has become the center of controversy following a report by Dispatch accusing him of neglecting his duties as a social service worker. Mino transferred from the Mapo Facility Management Corporation to the Mapo Resident Convenience Facility in March, leading to these allegations. This prompted an immediate investigation by the Military Manpower Administration.

Military Response and Public Reaction

The Military Manpower Administration stated, “If the reports released are true, he can be punished according to the Social Service Worker Act.” However, further details emerged from military personnel, revealing that Mino was classified as Grade 4 due to mental health issues, specifically panic disorder and bipolar disorder. Despite being recommended for early discharge, Mino chose to continue his service.

Netizen Comments

Korean netizens were quick to react on platforms like theqoo, expressing skepticism and support for Mino:

• “Looks like Dispatch has done it again…”
• “We all go to work; why can’t Mino work as an idol.”
• “It must have been serious if he had to be admitted to the hospital. It must’ve been even harder for him because he’s a celebrity.”
• “I feel so bad for him…celebrities endure it all even when sick because they don’t want to get criticized by the public.”
• “Even bipolar disorder…will it be possible for him to carry out his career…”
• “I think he might have been able to do his promotions because it was in front of staff and colleagues that he felt comfortable around.”

Further comments highlighted the complexities of mental health, particularly under public scrutiny:

• “He first had a panic disorder in 2017…he even cried on a variety show after the cameras cut off.”
• “He also shared that it was harder when he had no schedules. So it seems like it gets worse when he’s not doing anything. Since he can’t do anything during the military, it must’ve gotten worse.”
• “There are many psychopaths in the comment section…go to the hospital instead of leaving hate comments here.”
• “Stop bothering him. If they even recommended that he be discharged earlier, it must have been pretty bad. But the fact that he held it in…”

The consensus among netizens was a demand for more responsible journalism:

• “Some are asking how he did his schedules, but his condition could’ve worsened while in the military. We don’t know what happened exactly, so we can’t say anything for sure. People around me who have panic disorder are usually fine one day and suddenly running out the next. I feel bad. He must’ve had it hard during broadcasts. He might have reduced his schedules when it got worse.”
• “Normal people endure it and go to work, too. Stop talking bad about him.”
• “If he refused to be discharged early, he might not have wanted this to be exposed. The reporter should’ve checked thoroughly before posting.”
• “They said he has panic and bipolar disorder…do you know how hard it is for someone with mental illness? Don’t speak so easily on it.”

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Source: theqoo