It was reported on the 31st that Song Min-ho, a member of the group Winner, generally admitted to the allegations of inadequate service.
A Korean National Police Agency official stated at a press conference held at the agency's office in Migeun-dong, Seodaemun District, Seoul, on the morning of that day, "(Mr. Song) generally admitted to the part about leaving the work site during working hours." Mr. Song served as a social service worker from March 2023 to December last year and was being investigated by the police for accusations of leaving the work site during working hours.
The official noted, "We have summoned the subject (Mr. Song) for questioning three times and conducted searches and communications investigations," adding, "We plan to determine whether there are any charges based on the secured materials."
The Korean National Police Agency official also mentioned regarding the incident on the 10th, in which singer Wheesung died, "We have received the autopsy results from the National Forensic Service," and stated, "As of now, no criminal charges have been confirmed." It is reported that a syringe was found at the scene when Mr. Wheesung's body was discovered. The police conducted an initial autopsy, but the autopsy results did not reveal the exact cause of death.