'Sex Work Controversy' Choi Min-hwan Suspends Activities... "FT Island to Operate as a Duo for the Time Being"

"Heartfelt Apology to Fans and Audience"

FT Island member Choi Min-hwan, who has been embroiled in a prostitution controversy, has decided to temporarily suspend his activities.

On the 29th, the agency FNC Entertainment stated in an official announcement, “After in-depth discussions regarding FTISLAND’s future activities, it has been decided to temporarily continue activities as a duo (Lee Hong-gi, Lee Jae-jin).” They added, “Starting from the schedule on November 2, the drum position will be replaced by a session musician, and Lee Hong-gi and Lee Jae-jin will perform without any setbacks as they have prepared diligently.”

The agency also apologized, saying, "We sincerely apologize to the event organizers who prepared the events, the fans who experienced confusion, and the audience," and added, "We will provide updates on related changes as soon as they are finalized."

[Image source=Photo by Choi Min-hwan on Instagram]

Earlier, Choi Min-hwan’s ex-wife Yulhee caused controversy by revealing on her YouTube channel on the 24th that Choi Min-hwan had frequented entertainment establishments and committed infidelity during their marriage. Yulhee also stated, “My ex-husband put money on my chest after drinking. At the time, I didn’t understand the culture of such establishments, but later I came to understand those actions like putting together a puzzle.”

Meanwhile, Yulhee divorced Choi Min-hwan in December last year after five years of marriage.

Below is the full official statement from FNC Entertainment.

Hello, this is FNC ENTERTAINMENT.

We would like to inform you regarding FTISLAND’s activities.

After in-depth discussions about FTISLAND’s future activities, we have decided to temporarily continue as a duo (Lee Hong-gi, Lee Jae-jin).

Starting from the schedule on November 2, the drum position will be replaced by a session musician, and Lee Hong-gi and Lee Jae-jin will perform without any setbacks as they have prepared diligently.

The schedule proceeding as a duo is as follows for your reference.

- 11/02 (Sat) Grand Mint Festival 2024

- 11/08 (Fri) Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Music Festival ‘Theater’

- 11/10 (Sun) 2024 FTISLAND LIVE ‘PULSE’ IN MACAU

- 11/17 (Sun) LIVE ON Busan

- 11/24 (Sun) LOVE IN SEOUL 2024

We sincerely apologize to the event organizers who prepared the events, the fans who experienced confusion, and the audience.

We will provide updates on related changes as soon as they are finalized.

Thank you.

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