Lee Hong Gi's posture changed? Delete all the support messages on the photo without Choi Minhwan

Oct 27, 2024

 Lee Hong Gi's posture changed? Delete all the support messages on the photo without Choi Minhwan
Lee Hong-ki (left), Choi Min-hwan. Sports Chosun DB



Group FT Island Lee Hong-ki was criticized for covering Choi Min-hwan, who is suspected of prostitution, and left a meaningful comment to fans.

On the 27th, Lee Hong-ki posted a photo of the performance review of the previous day on his account. The photo of the FT Island concert held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on the 26th was released. In the photo, only Lee Hong-ki and Lee Jae-jin are captured, and Choi Min-hwan is not seen. Choi Min-hwan did not take the stage on the day, but played the drums in the background.

At the same time, Lee Hong-ki also added "Thank you so much, I gained a lot of strength today from my best friend, and I think it's a relief that we could meet and talk about the stories we wanted to tell in person."



In particular, it is an atmosphere that has raised the curiosity of fans by writing that "'I will talk to my friends who will meet us in person in the future, meeting and talking are better communicated without any misunderstanding than writing.'"

 Lee Hong Gi's posture changed? Delete all the support messages on the photo without Choi Minhwan
Lee Hong-ki posted a photo of himself and Lee Jae-jin without Choi Min-hwan on his account. Photo = Lee Hong-ki Account
That's why Lee Hong-ki made remarks that seemed to defend Choi Min-hwan twice before deleting the post containing the remarks.



On the 25th, Lee Hong-ki said on the fan platform Weverse, "It was their personal lives, and this happened. You have to admit you did something wrong and bow your head and apologize. Still, we should not all believe too easily."

Then "I have to protect it again, I have to endure it, that's who we are." What I can do is move forward by being hit by rocks."



On the 26th, in a fan's article pointing out Choi Min-hwan's alleged prostitution, "What if it's not sex trafficking and it's not a prostitution business?" Can you take responsibility for what you're saying?" he left a comment.

 Lee Hong Gi's posture changed? Delete all the support messages on the photo without Choi Minhwan
Lee Hong-ki's post on Weverse. Photo =Sports Chosun DB, Weverse
Given the timing of Lee Hong-ki's post, it is presumed that he has Choi Min-hwan, a member who has recently been rumored to have privacy issues revealed by his ex-wife Yul-hee. He has expressed his position as if he is defending Choi Min-hwan for two consecutive days, attracting many people's attention. In particular, there are opinions that he shot Yul-hee in the expression 'Don't believe everything too easily'.

However, some said that the transcript revealed the circumstances of Choi Min-hwan's prostitution or his entry and exit from the business, and Lee Hong-ki, who twice defended it, also voiced criticism.

In response, Lee Hong-ki deleted all the posts in question. It seems that he was conscious of pointing fingers at himself. He then released a photo of Choi Min-hwan missing and added a meaningful phrase, "'Meeting and talking are conveyed well without misunderstanding rather than writing in writing.'" Attention is focusing on Lee Hong-ki's exact position in relation to the Choi Min-hwan controversy.

 Lee Hong Gi's posture changed? Delete all the support messages on the photo without Choi Minhwan
Lee Hong-ki, Choi Min-hwan, Yul-hee (from left). Sports Chosun DB
Earlier, Yulhee revealed on her YouTube channel on the 24th that Choi Min-hwan's frequent access to entertainment establishments was a reason for divorce. At the same time, a transcript containing Choi Min-hwan's entry into the business was released, causing a stir.

In particular, with the mention of motels and toothbrushes, there is considerable speculation that Choi Min-hwan may have engaged in prostitution. In this regard, the National Newspaper filed a civil complaint against Choi Min-hwan on charges of punishment for prostitution, and the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul is investigating him.

The agency FNC Entertainment said "It is difficult for us to get a detailed picture of personal privacy related to marital problems."Choi Min-hwan feels responsible for causing disappointment to the large public and viewers," he said, apologizing, "I apologize for causing inconvenience and concern to many people."

In the aftermath, Choi Min-hwan got off the KBS2 parenting entertainment program 'Superman is Back', and the FT Island Asia Tour '2024 FT Island Live 'Pulse' held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on the 26th also caused an unprecedented situation in which Choi Min-hwan played drums backstage. In addition, the FT Island stage will be held without Choi Min-hwan at the 'Grand Mint Festival 2024' held at Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul on November 2.



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