On October 30, 2024, Song Min-ho traveled abroad to Hawaii for a 5-night, 6-day trip.

On November 11, Dispatch visited the Mapo Resident Convenience Facility, where Song Min-ho is assigned as a public service worker (In South Korea, public service workers do alternative military service in public offices.), assisting in facility operations. However, he was absent not only that day but also on November 12, 13, 14, and 15. Despite returning from Hawaii, he failed to report to work.

Repeated reports of Song Min-ho's inadequate service were summarized into four key points:

① Song Min-ho was reassigned to the Mapo Facility in March.

② Supervisor L brought Song Min-ho to this location.

③ Since March, Song Min-ho has rarely shown up for work.

④ When he does appear, he signs in, smokes, and disappears.

Dispatch' Verifies Allegations Against Song Min-ho"

① Song Min-ho changed workplaces in March. (O)

Song began alternative service at the Mapo Facility Management Corporation on March 24, 2023, and transferred to the Resident Convenience Facility in March 2024.

② Supervisor L assigned Song Min-ho to this location. (O)

L, formerly at the Mapo Facility Management Corporation, was Song's supervisor. L transferred to the Resident Convenience Facility in February 2024 and brought Song Min-ho a month later.

③ Song Min-ho has not been regularly attending work since March. (△)

Awareness of Song's absence surfaced in October. Dispatch visited the facility more than 10 times from November to early December but never saw him.

④ He occasionally signs in bulk and disappears. (△)

Supervisor L declined to provide attendance records or CCTV footage, citing privacy concerns. However, L confirmed attendance is manually recorded with signatures, making bulk signing possible.

◆ Attendance Records Manipulated

Dispatch's investigation confirmed the credibility of allegations regarding Song Min-ho's inadequate service. Despite visiting the facility over 10 times, they never once encountered him on-site.

A more serious issue lies in suspicions of collusion between Song Min-ho and his supervisor, L.

During the second week of November, Dispatch monitored the entrance from 9 AM to 7 PM daily, but Song Min-ho never appeared. Other employees also stated they had "never seen him."

However, Supervisor L insisted that Song had been reporting to work after his Hawaii vacation. When Dispatch requested access to attendance records or CCTV footage, L refused, citing "privacy concerns."

L appeared focused on covering up Song Min-ho's absenteeism. When Dispatch checked for Song's attendance, L repeatedly offered excuses like, "Today is annual leave," "He's on sick leave," or "He's hospitalized."

Conversation Between 'Dispatch' and Supervisor L on December 3

Dispatch (D): Does Song Min-ho work here? Did he come to work today?
L: Yes, he works here. He took a personal day off today.

D: Then, did he come directly to work in November?
L: Yes.

D: But when we checked, he didn't come.
L: He did.

According to L, December 3 was a personal leave day for Song Min-ho. L insisted that Song has been attending work properly, explaining, "The overseas trip was approved, and today he used his personal leave."

'Dispatch' Revisits on December 4

Dispatch (D): Did Song Min-ho come to work today?
L: Ah! He called around 9 AM this morning to say he's taking sick leave for three days. He said he'll probably return on Monday.

D: Since his house is nearby, does he walk to work?
L: No, he drives and parks underground. You didn't know he has so many cars, did you?

D: Yes, we heard he has quite a few.
L: There are really nice cars, regular sedans, and even a yellow one. He usually drives the regular car to work.

(For clarity: Song Min-ho's "regular car" is an Aston Martin, the "really nice car" is a Jeep Wrangler, and the "yellow car" is a Mercedes SLK.)

On December 3, Song Min-ho used personal leave, and on December 4, he took sick leave. But what about Monday, December 9?

Dispatch revisited the Mapo Facility.

D: Hello, did Song Min-ho come to work today?
L: His manager contacted me. He's hospitalized. He's been unwell for a while—panic disorder and other conditions. I saw the diagnosis; the list of illnesses is quite long…

'Dispatch' Asks About Song Min-ho's Last Attendance

Dispatch (D): We haven't seen Song Min-ho so far. When was his last attendance?
L: He came to work on December 2.

D: Do you have any records to prove he was there on the 2nd?
L: Honestly, I check his attendance afterward. He doesn't come to the office; he usually sits in the lounge next door, and I check there.

D: Around what time do you check?
L: If I'm free, I check in the morning. If I have other tasks, I check later.

D: If he's in the lounge, how do you confirm he's present?
L: Other than the attendance stamp, there's no real record. If he's not there, I call him.

D: So, are you saying there have been times he didn't show up?
L: Not exactly. If he doesn't show up and says, "I'm sick and taking sick leave," I ask for a medical certificate. That's how he uses his personal or sick days.

D: Did you confirm if he was hospitalized today (9th)?
L: I heard it from his manager. It's difficult to verify the hospitalization.

◆ The Reality of Public Service Worker Management

In 2013, the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission investigated the working conditions of public service workers. The findings revealed that 1 in 3 workers fell into categories of poor performance (ranging from caution to critical).

The commission recommended that the Military Manpower Administration implement stricter attendance protocols, such as electronic systems like time cards, to track attendance.

However, a decade later, little has changed.Attendance records for public service workers are still manually logged, allowing room for manipulation at the discretion of supervisors.

Moreover, the Military Manpower Administration's oversight remains ineffective. A regional officer responsible for Mapo told Dispatch, "As far as I know, Song Min-ho has been fulfilling his duties normally."

The officer added, "We inspected his appearance when the long-hair controversy arose and maintain frequent communication with the site's supervisor (L)."

Notably, Song Min-ho lives less than 1 km from the Mapo facility, making it easy to respond to surprise inspections. With attendance records neatly prepared, completing his service without further issues seems plausible.

'Dispatch' Revisits Whistleblower Reports from October

Anonymous Tip 1:
"There was a news report about Song Min-ho's appearance issue. A Military Manpower Administration official came and only pointed out his hair length. Rumor has it that Song was at home and rushed out after receiving a call."

Anonymous Tip 2:
"Even in alternative service, one must fulfill their national defense duties. Is it fair for a celebrity to skip work for nearly a year and still be discharged? Please verify whether proper attendance and duties are being carried out."

What Does Supervisor L Think About the Situation?

"You know, it's really hard for celebrities to work. They just lie on the desk and sleep all day. Sometimes, Song Min-ho stays in an empty room where no one can see him."

Further Insights into L's Management Policy:

Dispatch (D): We received reports that he barely shows up to work. When we checked, he wasn't here even once. But you're saying he's been consistently working, so we have to ask—did he really work from 10 AM to 7 PM?
L: Sometimes, he naps in the middle of the day. There's a room next door. He also uses personal leave, or sometimes he goes to the hospital.

D: So, your position is that he has worked without issues?
L: Honestly, I try to keep him out of sight (in the next room). People come here to see him. Plus, he has some physical and mental difficulties.

D: What exactly does he do when he's here?
L: These days, he organizes receipts when they come in. He also cleans the GX room. We keep him in places where people can't see him...

YG Entertainment denied the allegations of inadequate service, stating, "He is working properly." When asked why no one has seen him at work, they replied, "We cannot verify personal circumstances."

Meanwhile, Song Min-ho is set to be discharged on December 23. Reports suggest he will not return to work for the remainder of his service. Instead, additional tips indicate he is preparing for a discharge party on December 24–25.