FTISLAND’s Choi Min-hwan Returns Amid Controversy

Mar 04, 2025

FTISLAND’s Choi Min-hwan Returns Amid Controversy



Choi Min-hwan will return to FT Island.

Choi Min-hwan decided to join FT Island's overseas activities and return to the entertainment industry.

Lee Hong-ki expressed his stance on Choi Min-hwan's comeback at his fan meeting on the 2nd. Lee Hong-ki "There are a lot of people in Korea who are uncomfortable. They may have different ideas, but I think we should respect that. I will reflect on myself more. So he said, "I will come back as a three-man player in Korea someday."




Lee Hong-ki said "We're ready, too. Most importantly, FT Island needs a drummer. If the friend did something really wrong, he would take a different path, but unless he did, everyone has a different perspective. We need a good drummer."

It was a really big crisis at the end of last year, but thanks to you, I was able to overcome it well. I won't talk about this anymore. Your next decision is up to you. I'm very sorry. But I hope you can play with me. I'll do my best"I apologized to the fans.

FTISLAND’s Choi Min-hwan Returns Amid Controversy
Choi Min-hwan married Yul-hee from La Boom in 2018 and had one son and two daughters, but divorced in December 2023. The custody and parental rights of the three children were held by Choi Min-hwan. However, Yul-hee revealed in October last year that Choi Min-hwan had sexually harassed her in front of her parents-in-law while she was married. The transcript released by Yulhee contained circumstantial evidence that Choi Min-hwan was suspected of prostitution, and netizens accused Choi Min-hwan of violating the Prostitution Punishment Act and forced harassment.




In the aftermath, Choi Min-hwan canceled all scheduled performance schedules and had a time to self-reflect. In December last year, the police cleared him of charges due to lack of evidence. Choi Min-hwan said, `I sincerely apologize to the fans and the members.' He also never engaged in sex trafficking"I repeatedly expressed my frustration.

However, Yulhee filed a lawsuit against Choi Min-hwan for alimony and property division, and the change of custody and parental rights of children. In response, Choi Min-hwan countered that the reason for the divorce was not the problem of entering his business, but Yul-hee's incomprehensible sleeping habits, frequent runaway, and neglect of children.






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