SOURCE: 이동휘 ‘병역법 위반’ 송민호 시사회 초대 안 했다 “나도 현장에서 알아”[EN:인터뷰①]
While Song Mino, who has been sent to trial on allegations of negligent military service, attended the VIP screening of movie 'Method Acting,' Lee Donghwi clarified his position saying, "I did not invite him."
Lee Donghwi, who stars in the movie 'Method Acting,' shared his thoughts ahead of the movie's release during an interview held on March 16 in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Set to be released on the 18th, 'Method Acting' tells the story of a 'funny actor' named Lee Donghwi who became famous through comedy but actually hated it. The movie follows the events that unfold as he becomes overly immersed in a role in an attempt to gain recognition for his sincere acting.
Reports surfaced online claiming that Song Mino attended the VIP screening of 'Method Acting' held at Megabox COEX. In the photos shared by netizens, he was seen covering his face with a hat and a mask.
Song Mino and Lee Donghwi are well known to be close friends. This has led some to speculate that Lee Donghwi had invited Song Mino to the screening despite the fact that he is currently awaiting trial for allegedly violating the Military Service Act.
During the interview, Lee Donghwo addressed the matter directly, saying, "I didn't invite him. I also found out (that Song Mino came) at the venue that day."
He also added that the situation was 'unexpected.'
Meanwhile, Song Mino is accused of violating the Military Service Act by failing to properly show up for work since March 2023 while serving as a public service worker. As a result, he was sent to the prosecution in May last year and the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office indicted him without detention on December 30 of the same year. It is reported that during the police investigation, Song Mino mostly admitted to the charges of leaving workplace uring working hours.
