SHINee's Taemin has been transferred from active to reservist duty due to worsening depression and panic disorder, SM Entertainment stated on January 14. As a result, beginning today, Taemin will carry out the remainder of his mandatory military service as a public service worker.
Read SM Entertainment's full statement regarding the update, below.
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As of January 14, 2022, Taemin was transferred from the military band of the Ministry of National Defense Services to the public service division.
During his military service, Taemin continuously received treatment and counseling for his symptoms of depression and panic disorder, which he has dealt with from the past. However, his symptoms recently worsened and thus, the Military Manpower Administration has decided that it was no longer possible for him to simultaneously receive treatment while serving active duty. Thus, Taemin was transferred to public service duty according to the military's policies.
As a result, Taemin will be completing his military service duties as a social service worker from now on.
We apologize for concerning you with this sudden news. We will continue to focus on Taemin's treatment and do our best to help him become stable.
Thank you."
Get well soon, Taemin.
Always heartbreaking to find out stuff like this, especially from ppl like Taemin always sweet and smiling. Praying for him and i hope he gets proper help and feels better.