Yul-hee Files for Custody and Property Division Amid Allegations Against Choi Min-hwan
Nov 04, 2024
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On the 4th, E-Daily reported that an application was submitted to the Seoul Family Court to adjust claims related to custody changes, alimony, and property division. During last year's divorce, Yul-hee only took her personal belongings and did not discuss custody or alimony, opting for an uncontested divorce. However, it is now reported that she is initiating legal proceedings belatedly.
Earlier, Yul-hee revealed the real reasons for her divorce through her YouTube channel. She mentioned experiencing sexual harassment, stating that Choi Min-hwan would put money in his chest or touch intimate parts in front of his in-laws. She also referred to "that incident" and endured a year of distress, but Choi Min-hwan initiated the divorce, leading her to reconsider her stance and agree to the separation.
Additionally, Yul-hee sought custody of their three children. In response, Choi Min-hwan proposed paying 50 million won in alimony and 2 million won per month in child support, arguing that the offered amount was insufficient for supporting four people and equating it to “dying.” He stated, “What I chose for myself was divorce, and everything else was for the children.” He further mentioned that he had agreed to divorce on the condition that he would only leave the house and meet the children when he wished.
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In particular, on August 10, 2022, during heavy rain, the man on the phone remarked, “Very few people would come out because of the rain. It’s not even on a shirt or anything, is it? This is the biggest one, right? If it’s not here, there’s nowhere to go.” He also expressed regret.
When another man said he was on vacation, the acquaintance replied, “Wipe, play with the children,” and the man responded, “Don’t say weird things, we’re together every day.”
The acquaintance was concerned, saying, “Go home, don’t go in because it’s tough,” but the man insisted, “I won’t go in. I wanted to have a drink so badly that I wanted to go out, so I looked for a place to play alone.”
Finally, on November 6, 2022, at 4 a.m., the man was heard repeatedly asking his acquaintance if he knew any place while visiting a hotel or motel at dawn.
During the divorce, custody was initially granted to Choi Min-hwan. At the time of their divorce, they tentatively designated Choi Min-hwan as the custodial parent, with Yul-hee deciding to seek custody after establishing a suitable environment for her to live with the children.
Yul-hee, who did not pursue appropriate legal action during the divorce, learned that she could obtain custody and property division by filing a lawsuit post-divorce. She reportedly decided to pursue custody to be with her children, albeit belatedly.
Yul-hee released a transcript that raised suspicions of Choi Min-hwan's involvement in prostitution. As a result, the police are investigating Choi Min-hwan for violations of the Sex Trade Punishment Act and the Sexual Violence Crime Punishment Act (forced harassment by relatives). Currently, Choi Min-hwan has withdrawn from all broadcasts, including “Superman is Back,” and has suspended his activities with FTIsland.
Choi Min-hwan and Yul-hee announced their pregnancy and marriage the following year after they began dating in 2017. They welcomed their first son, Jae-yul, in May 2018, and gave birth to twins in February 2020. However, they divorced in December of last year.
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