Choi Min-hwan Returns to FTISLAND's Overseas Activities Amid Controversy

Mar 10, 2025

Choi Min-hwan Returns to FTISLAND's Overseas Activities Amid Controversy



Choi Min-hwan, who suspended his group FT Island activities in the aftermath of his ex-wife Yul-hee's prostitution and business revelations, has returned to overseas activities.

On the 9th, photos of the "2025 FT Island Live 'Pulse'In Japan' were released on the FT Island Japan official account.

The released photo shows Choi Min-hwan, who announced his return with Lee Hong-ki and Lee Jae-jin, drawing attention.




Earlier, FT Island vocal member Lee Hong-ki mentioned Choi Min-hwan's re-joining of team activities at the HONGGI B-DAY PARTY 'XXX' held on the 2nd.

Choi Min-hwan Returns to FTISLAND's Overseas Activities Amid Controversy
Earlier, Lee Hong-ki announced the resumption of Choi Min-hwan's activities at a recent fan meeting. Lee Hong-ki said, `For now, we will work as two people in Korea and as three people abroad.' `There are many people who are uncomfortable in Korea. They may have different ideas, but I think we should respect them. If there are many uncomfortable people, I will reflect on them more. I will reflect on myself more and scold him more, and one day I will come back as a three-member member in Korea."

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."




Then "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.

Meanwhile, 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, Yulhee later claimed that Choi Min-hwan entered an entertainment establishment during his marriage and molested him in front of his parents-in-law. In addition, it also released a transcript of Choi Min-hwan's conversation with an entertainment company official. In response, Choi Min-hwan was accused of prostitution and forced harassment, but the police cleared him of charges due to insufficient evidence.






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