Recently, FT Island’s Choi Min-hwan was embroiled in controversy when his ex-wife Yul-hee reported his alleged visits to sex establishments. On October 24, through her YouTube channel, Yul-hee revealed that Choi Min-hwan had often visited adult entertainment venues during their marriage.
The next day, October 25, through the Weverse fan community, Lee Hong-ki commented on the matter, “This was their private matter which has now become public. If mistakes have been made, they must be acknowledged and apologized with humility.”
Furthermore, he added, “However, we should not be too quick to believe everything we hear.”
He continued, “I have to push myself; this is what we do. All I can do is move forward, taking the blows as if they were stones thrown at me.”
Interestingly, Lee Hong-ki has always shown special affection for the band, especially for Choi Min-hwan and his children. About three years ago, in 2021, Yulhee appeared on a program with Lee Hong-ki and praised him, saying: “Before his military discharge, he called my husband (Choi Min-hwan) and said he missed our firstborn and our twins and wanted to visit us. He also brought gifts for Jae-yul.”
Lee Hong-ki’s devotion to his nephew-like figures extended further when he promised to pay the college tuition of Choi Min-hwan and Yulhee’s firstborn son. During one occasion, Yulhee mentioned: “I want to reconfirm a promise. Hong-ki oppa promised to pay our firstborn Jae-yul’s college tuition. Who knows if he will have forgotten.” In response, Lee Hong-ki clarified, “I specifically promised to pay one semester’s tuition.”
At FT ISLAND’s 15th anniversary fan meeting, Yulhee jokingly asked Lee Hong-ki again about tuition for Jae-yul, her nephew-like figure. Lee Hong-ki jokingly replied that he would take responsibility for the tuition, but also joked that Jae-yul shouldn’t go to college. This segment has recently attracted attention due to current events.
Regarding the recent allegations, Choi Min-hwan’s agency FNC Entertainment said: “Although it is difficult for us to fully grasp the details of their marital problems as they concern private matters, Choi Min-hwan feels responsible for disappointing many members of the public and viewers. He has therefore decided to suspend all media activities, including the television program in which he appears with his children.” The agency added “We sincerely apologize for causing distress and concern to many people.”
Although Choi Min-hwan has decided to resign from KBS 2TV “The Return of Superman” It is reported that FT Island’s concert scheduled for October 26 in Kaohsiung will take place as scheduled.
Source: Nate
