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Rain cleared of misconduct charges over military service

South Korean singer Rain was cleared of charges that he violated the military code of conduct while serving mandatory military service, his agency Cube DC said on Tuesday.

The singer was investigated after a citizen filed a complaint with Gangnam Police Station, accusing Rain of taking time off from service too often and calling for a penalty.

The hallyu star came under close scrutiny and criticism from the public when reports surfaced that he dated actress Kim Tae-hee while on military duty.

According to the Defense Ministry, Rain spent 71 days off duty last year, compared to the average of 43 days given to non-celebrity soldiers. The “entertainment soldier” system was abolished in July after it sparked a dispute over the special treatment of celebrities.

Rain is now working on his upcoming album to be released on Jan. 6 after he finishes filming for the upcoming Hollywood movie “The Prince.”

By Yoon Ha-youn, Intern reporter
(yhayoun@heraldcorp.com)