FT Island Choi Minhwan. Photo l FT Island official SNS capture”/> news/cms/202410/26/news-p.v1.20241026.8056f1bc23f74b3a8b52a5e1b42c2198_R.png" data-width="640" data-height="515" /> Enlarge photo FT Island Choi Minhwan. Photo l FT Island official SNS capture
Minhwan Choi (32) of the band FT Island, who was embroiled in suspicions of prostitution, will participate in a performance in Taiwan today (26th). However, he will not be on stage and will only play drums in the background.
Shirin Planning, which is in charge of planning the FT Island Taiwan concert performance, announced on its official account on the 25th, “After much discussion, Choi Minhwan will perform in the background at this FT Island Kaohsiung concert due to personal reasons.” He added, “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused, and thank you for your generous understanding and support.”
FT Island is scheduled to hold the Asia tour ‘2024 FTISLAND LIVE ‘PULSE’ IN ASIA’ in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on the 26th. However, member Minhwan Choi was embroiled in suspicions of prostitution two days before the concert and was unable to stand on stage alone.
They will not participate in the ‘Grand Mint Festival (GMF)’ scheduled for November 2nd. On the 25th, the ‘Grand Mint Festival’ said, “As discussed with the agency, FT Island’s performance on November 2nd will be performed by replacing member Minhwan Choi with a session performer. “If there are any additional details, we will notify you promptly.”
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Choi Min-hwan’s ex-wife, Yul-hee from the group Laboum, revealed on her YouTube channel ‘Yul-hee’s House’ on the 24th that she found out that Choi Min-hwan was going to an entertainment establishment during their marriage, and that she tried to overcome this for a year, but ended up getting divorced. did it
The transcript released together contains audio of a man believed to be Choi Min-hwan having a conversation with the other man that is suspected of being involved in prostitution. A man believed to be Choi Min-hwan said, “I just came out secretly, so please make a reservation.” “I need to pay 2.3 million won last time, so please send me the account number and Telegram.” “They said (the lady) wasn’t there because it was raining.” He made remarks such as “Gangnam is in chaos.”
As the controversy arose, the agency FNC Entertainment released an official statement saying, “It is difficult for us to know in detail about the personal life related to the couple’s issues, but Choi Min-hwan feels responsible for disappointing the public and viewers and will not appear with his children. “We intend to suspend all media activities, including broadcasting.”
Gangnam Police Station in Seoul is conducting an internal investigation into Choi Min-hwan and Mr. A, who was identified as an intermediary, on charges including the Prostitution Punishment Act, according to a complaint received through Kookmin Shinmungo. According to Article 21 of the Act on Punishment of Prostitution Arrangement, etc., a person who engages in prostitution is subject to imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to 3 million won, detention, or a minor fine.
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