SHINee member Taemin will return to his fans after completing his military service. On April 4th, Taemin will be discharged from the military after finishing his duties as a social worker, making him the final SHINee member to complete his military service.
Taemin entered the Army Training Center on May 31st, 2021, received basic military training, and began serving in the Army's military band. However, his depression and panic disorder worsened, leading him to cease active service and transfer to supplementary service.
In response to Taemin's situation, his agency, SM Entertainment, stated, "Taemin has been receiving continuous treatment and counseling for depression and panic disorder symptoms he has experienced prior to his military service. He was transferred to supplementary service due to his condition."
With Taemin's discharge, all SHINee members have completed their military service. SHINee is scheduled to make a full comeback in May.
"TAEMIN always worked hard"
Taemin have faced controversy over allegations that he received preferential treatment during his military service after transferring to supplementary service due to worsening depression and panic disorder. However, Taemin's fellow soldiers who served with him have defended him, asking the public not to judge him too harshly. Dong-A, who shared a dormitory with Taemin, recalled that Taemin brought depression medication and took it every night, despite his difficulties. "He always worked hard and endured every training," Dong-A said.
B, who was reviewed for nonconformities in active service with Taemin, shared that Taemin often woke up with nightmares and required counseling. "He was a brother who always picked others up despite his illness," B said. "Please refrain from criticizing Taemin and be kind to someone who is sick."
C, who lived in the same dormitory as Taemin and suffered from the same illness, also defended him, saying that Taemin did not receive preferential treatment during his service. "The screening process for the inclusion of supplementary stations is more difficult than for anyone else, and the military conducted it strictly and closely," C said. "Please do not judge Taemin unfairly."
SHINee to make full comeback in May after discharge from military
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