SHINee Taemin Gets Transferred to Military Supplementary Role Due to Worsening Depression

[Trigger Warning/Content Warning: Mentions of Depression and Panic Disorder]

SHINee's Taemin gets transferred to a supplementary role because the symptoms of his depression and panic disorder get worse.

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SHINee's Taemin Transferred to Supplementary Role Due to His Mental Health Issues

On January 14, SM Entertainment announced through an official press release that Taemin has been transferred to the military band of the Korean Ministry of National Defense Service Support Team as a supplementary role.

Taemin has been receiving treatment and counseling while serving in the military because of the symptoms of depression and panic disorder that he has suffered previously.

Because of the worsening condition of Taemin's mental health, he was transferred to a supplementary role for the time being.

Below is SM Entertainment's full statement regarding this matter:

"This is SM Entertainment.

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 in 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."

SHINee Taemin Military Enlistment

SHINee Taemin started his mandatory military service on May 31, 2021. After completing basic military training, Taemin performed his military duty as an army band.

Taemin is the last member of SHINee to enlist in the military. Previously, Onew, Minho, and Key returned after completing their military duties.

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Before enlisting in the military, SHINee Taemin released his third EP "Advice" on May 18, 2021. It is his last work before his military service.

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Taemin's third EP has a total of five songs including the title track of the same name.

Prior to that, he released his third regular album "Never Gonna Dance Again: Act 2," in November 2020

Taemin's Career with SHINee

In 2008, Taemin debuted when he was 14 years old as the youngest member of SHINee. The group has released hits such as "Ring Ding Dong" in 2009, "Lucifer" in 2010, and "Sherlock (Clue + Note)" in 2012.

He has also had a successful solo career since 2014, he is best known for his songs "Danger" in 2014, "Press Your Number" in 2016, "Move" in 2017, and "Criminal" in 2020.

In February 2021, they released their seventh full-length album "Don't Call Me" and performed as a full group after three years and five months.

As of now, there are no further details about SHINee's upcoming activities yet.

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