He recently performed with the group despite the scandal.
FTISLAND‘S Choi Minhwan is currently involved in a major controversy after his ex-wife Yulhee accused him of visiting brothels and karaoke parlors with service girls and even released damning audio recordings to support the allegations.
Yulhee exposes ex-husband Minhwan for going to brothels during their marriage in overwhelmingly recorded phone calls
Since the scandal broke, criticism against Minhwan has increased. Although the idol has suspended all media activities, he performed with FTISLAND at a concert in Seoul, much to the anger of netizens.
He also performed with the group at the Taiwan concert on October 26. However, he only attended the performances from backstage and did not appear in public. He also did not attend the farewell session.
With the group’s performance at 2024 Great Mint Festival as it gets closer, there is confusion about how Minhwan will be welcomed into the show, as he seems to be avoiding public appearances at the moment.
On October 26, KST, FNC Entertainment addressed the issue in a statement, clarifying that Minhwan will be replaced for the show.
Choi Min Hwan’s drumming position will be occupied by a session musician, while the other members of FTISLAND will plan to perform as scheduled according to the prepared setlist without any problems.
We apologize to the organizers of the Grand Mint Festival and to the fans and audiences who encountered confusion. We kindly ask for your understanding.
— FNC Entertainment
FTISLAND will perform at the 2024 Grand Mint Festival on November 2.
Meanwhile, Minhwan has not responded to Yulhee’s accusations Still. But his bandmate, HongkiHe was recently criticized for his ambiguous statement regarding the question.
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