Choi Minhwan speaks up ... "The reason for divorce = Yulhee's frequent runaways and excessive napping. She forgave me for visiting adult entertainment establishment"

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005225692

On the 13th, Dispatch published an interview with Choi Minhwan, revisiting his divorce from Yulhee. According to the report, Choi Minhwan revealed various conflicts during their marriage, stating that the ultimate reason for their divorce was Yulhee's frequent runaways from home and irregular sleep patterns.

During the interview, Choi Minhwan shared, 'We've been together for five years. During that time, Yulhee ran away from home more than 20 times due to arguments. Sometimes it was for a day or two, and other times it was for a week or ten days." This contradicts Yulhee's claim that Choi Minhwan's visits to adult entertainment establishments were the cause of their divorce.

Choi Minhwan also emphasized that he absolutely cannot accept Yulhee's demands for 100 million KRW in alimony, 1 billion KRW in asset division, and child custody along with child support until the children reach adulthood. Choi Minhwan asserted that the primary reason for the divorce was Yulhee and even shared their KakaoTalk messages as evidence.

According to Choi Minhwan, Yulhee left the house on August 1, 2021. Choi Minhwan had expressed frustration with Yulhee, saying, "You sleep too much," to which she responded, "Who do you think made my life this miserable?" Yulhee also reportedly cursed in front of Choi Minhwan's mother, leading Choi Minhwan to call Yulhee's mother. Following this, Yulhee took their eldest child and stayed at her parents' house for 10 days.

When asked why his wife’s excessive napping was an issue, Choi Minhwan asked, "Wouldn’t it be a problem if someone sleeps for 18 to 20 hours a day?" However, even his manager didn’t side with him. On August 1, Choi Minhwan had texted his manager, saying, "Yulhee sleeps too much," but the manager responded, "Maybe childcare is really hard for her. Maybe get her some supplements or something. How can you fight her in this situation? Bring her back quickly." When Choi Minhwan expressed a desire for divorce, the manager tried to dissuade him, saying, "You can’t divorce. Just endure it for a bit more."

Choi Minhwan clarified, "It wasn't a prostitution venue. It was a karaoke room where I held Yulhee's birthday party. A Hyung I know worked there, but he told me there were no rooms available, so I asked about other places. It's true that I asked about a 'short room' because there were no rooms available. However, I never engaged in prostitution. I understand why Yulhee might have misunderstood. I admitted my fault, apologized, and reflected on my actions." He continued, "But when we were negotiating the divorce, this issue wasn't even brought up. The reason for our divorce was our incompatible lifestyles. I don't understand why she's suddenly bringing up this issue and demanding alimony."

So he's saying that her naps are the big revelation??

Is he trying to say that her napping is a bigger reason for divorce than his visit to an adult entertainment establishment?

Did he really think revealing this to the public would make people hate Yulhee?

theqoo

-That's not something he should be proud of.

-What is he saying? Is he even speaking in Korean?

-She has three kids and her husband visits an adult entertainment establishment. It must've been not easy for her to decide to get a divorce. Of course, she’d struggle to sleep at night and might want to run away.

-He said he absolutely couldn’t agree to paying child support until they reach adulthood...??? I’m so shocked.

-Did he never think about why she was sleeping so much? How stressed must she have been to act like that?

-This is ridiculous.

-It seems like he's never taken care of a childㅋㅋㅋㅋ No wonder he's saying things like this.... What a bullshit.

-There are a lot of men who think that taking care of a child is just playing with them at home... F*ck that.

-He doesn’t even know what the problem is, does he?

-What is he saying? He's a father of three who visits adult entertainment establishes and he's the one who feels wronged here?? Is he seriously upset about that? He’s not in his right mind.

-Does he really think that going to an adult entertainment establishment is the same as sleeping?

-He's trying too hard.

-If you’re stuck at home taking care of kids at a young age, of course you’d get depressed.... Does he not realize something’s wrong if she’s sleeping that much?

-Crazy how a celebrity uses that as an excuse and the media just accepts it... This is f*cking hell. 

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"The reason for divorce was her running away from home" ... Choi Minhwan accuses Yulhee of neglecting their child

 

Before their divorce, there were two (more) crises.

The first crisis was caused by Yulhee. Her frequent runaways and sleep patterns became an issue. According to Choi Minhwan, Yulhee was not a devoted mother. She often goes out at night and sleeps during the day.

In August 2021, Choi Minhwan even informed his agency manager of his intention to get divorced. However, the situation didn't escalate to that point as he chose to understand Yulhee.

The second reason for the divorce was Choi Minhwan himself. Yulhee found out about Choi Minhwan's visits to adult entertainment establishments in the second half of 2022. Yulhee was deeply hurt, and Choi Minhwan sought her forgiveness. They reconciled afterward.

The third conflict was caused by Yulhee again. Her frequent napping and running away from home became a problem. In August 2023, Choi Minhwan said he could no longer live with her, and Yulhee also admitted her mistakes.

'We've been together for five years. During that time, Yulhee ran away from home more than 20 times due to arguments. Sometimes it was for a day or two, and other times it was for a week or ten days.'

Their five-year marriage was a cycle of conflict and reconciliation. Choi Minhwan's visits to adult entertainment establishments were just one of many conflicts. (And this was not even mentioned during the divorce settlement).

However, Yulhee suddenly changed her stance. In October of last year, she exposed Choi Minhwan’s visits to adult establishments on her YouTube channel, attributing these actions as the primary reason for their divorce.

The terms of their divorce agreement took a 180-degree turn. Yulhee demanded 100 million KRW in alimony and 1 billion KRW in asset division. She also requested custody of their children until they reached adulthood.

Choi Minhwan firmly stated he could not meet Yulhee’s demands. From his perspective, Yulhee was primarily responsible for the breakdown of their marriage. Given that the divorce has already been finalized, Choi Min-hwan's stance is that he cannot fulfill these demands.

We decided to hear more from Choi Minhwan to understand his claims about the reasons behind their divorce.

① 1 August 2021: Yulhee's Runaway

On August 1, 2021, Yulhee left home. The argument started over her 'nap.' Choi Minhwan expressed his displeasure, saying, "You sleep too much." Yulhee responded, saying, "Who do you think made my life this miserable?"

Choi Minhwan and Yulhee live with his mother. The two had another argument over the nap issue. Yulhee cursed, saying things like "Crazy bastard" and "F*ck" in front of his mother. Choi Minhwan then called Yulhee's mother.

That same night, Yulhee ran away, taking their first child with her. She stayed at her parents' house for 10 days. 'Dispatch' obtained a KakaoTalk conversation between the two on August 10, which revealed the reason behind their argument.

(NB: I'll translate the full one later)

② 10 August 2021: Conversation After 9 Days

Yulhee: Who called my mom after we fought in the middle of the night? It was you who wanted me to leave.

Choi Minhwan: Who was it that said, "Who do you think made my life this miserable?"while sitting next to my mom? If you were so frustrated and wanted to play, why don't you just have fun now while you're at it.

Yulhee: I was pissed off because you called my mom after we fought in the middle of the night and told her to take me away. I admit that I was wrong for swearing in front of your mom and I should apologize for doing that.

Choi Minhwan: Why do you think I called your mom? And when did I ever treat you like a maid? Think about it. Since XX (a friend) came over, you started to sleep all the time. Is it wrong for me to be upset about that? You were yelling at me with those angry eyes, calling me 'hey' and 'you,' and I called your mom because I didn't think I could handle you anymore.

Yulhee: You were the one who yelled first. But you're right, it was wrong for me to curse and yell.

Choi Minhwan: Even when we fight, we shouldn't cross the line.

③ Choi Minhwan: "Who could tolerate this?"

Could a wife’s napping be the reason for conflict? Choi Minhwan responded with a question, “Wouldn’t it be a problem if someone slept 18–20 hours a day?”

Choi Minhwan: Yulhee sleeps abnormally, sometimes up to 18-20 hours a day. When I bring it up, she gets angry and leaves the house. She's run away more than 20 times in 5 years. Who could tolerate that?

Choi Minhwan served as a conscripted reserve (Feb. 4, 2020 – Sept. 2, 2021). During that time, Yulhee had to take care of their three children. Could her excessive napping have been a way to cope with stress?

Choi Minhwan: During my military service, we had a caregiver who took care of the kids from 9 AM to 4 PM. After work, I would look after the kids. Also, my mom helped with household chores and made dinner. I never asked Yulhee to make dinner or do the dishes.

(NB: I'll translate the full one later)

④ Text to his manager: 'I think I've reached my limit'

On 1 August 2021, the day Yulhee left the house, Choi Minhwan sent a text to his agency manager.

Choi Minhwan: We fight because she just sleeps all the time, I don’t understand. How can she sleep all day?

Manager: Maybe childcare is really hard for her. Bring her back quickly!

Choi Minhwan: I see it every day. She doesn’t even change a diaper. She doesn’t care if the kids have eaten. I’m always at home (after work). She literally just sleeps all day.

Manager: That's only been happening recently, after you were discharged.

Choi Minhwan: I go to work at 8 AM and come home at 4 PM. I put the kids down for their naps for 4 hours. But how much sleep does she need? She sleeps 18 hours a day!

(NB: I'll translate the full one later)

⑤ 28 March 2023: "Tongtong-ah, no matter how much I wake you up"

That early morning, Choi Minhwan sent a text to Yulhee: "Tongtong-ah, I’m really upset. I want to talk and spend time together with you. I know you’re tired, and if you just sleep all the time, when will we ever talk?"

Choi Minhwan explained the situation to Dispatch: "That day, Yulhee kept sleeping. Even when I tried waking her up, she wouldn’t get up. I had dinner alone and had a drink. I stayed up watching videos with the kids. That's when I left her a text, telling her to check it when she wakes up."

According to Choi Minhwan, their conflicts over sleep were a recurring issue. It was a cycle of her sleeping, him waking her up, them arguing, and her leaving. This cycle, he said, eventually led to his decision to divorce on 26 August 2023.

⑥ 25 August 2023: Running away and apology

"Yulhee left the house around August 19. She was gone for about a week. Then, on the night of the 26th, she came back, drunk. She apologized and promised, 'I won’t leave the house again.'"

There are two reasons why Choi Minhwan remembers 26 August 2023. The first is that the previous day August 25, their dog 'Lotto' passed away. Lotto was a dog they had been with for 18 years. Choi Minhwan's mother cried uncontrollably.

Coincidentally, FTISLAND's Seoul concert was held on August 26-27. The day after Lotto passed away, on the day of the concert... That evening, Yulhee returned home after a week.

Choi Minhwan: "My mother was crying to the point that she couldn’t even speak. I was busy with concert preparations, and on top of that, I had to ask her for help with the kids (three children). I felt really sorry."

(NB: I'll finish translating the rest as soon as I can)

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theqoo

-Are sleeping a lot and going to adult entertainment establishments the same thing??

-If she sleeps for 18-20 hours a day, the first thing you should be concerned about is her health. Are you a devil?

-Even the manager is taking Yulhee's sideㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I was speechless reading the KakaoTalk messages. Everyone seems to think the same way... Yulhee is pitiful. Excessive sleep and lethargy are symptoms of depression, but he does this instead of worrying about her... For someone who goes to an adult entertainment establishment, he's really shameless.

-Isn’t Yulhee possibly suffering from depression...? I’m worried about her. I hope she can live the life she wants without stress. If she wants to bring the kids, she should, and if not, she should live her life the way she wants. Did none of the family members think that sleeping so much was weird? Shouldn't they have taken her to the hospital or cared for her.

-Is Dispatch stupid? Did they think people would side with this man after reading this?

-If she slept for 20 hours, isn’t that a sign of depression? They should be worried, tsk tsk.

-Sleeping for long hours is a symptom of depression and lethargyㅠㅠ

-Oh my god, sleeping that long is a major symptom of depression. She needs to see a doctor.

-If she sleeps that much, you should at least take them to the hospital...

-Did he actually reveal this himself...?

-Dispatch should just disappear. It's disgusting how they give a platform to all kinds of social evils.

-Even after reading his side of the story, I feel sorry for Yulhee...

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FT Island's Choi Minhwan Posts on Weverse

 

To Primadonna, whom I love most in the world. Regardless of company affiliations, I want to say just one thing.

Being part of a company... Especially part of a group... I've realized that there are so many things I have to protect, more than my own position.

As reported in the media, I've never engaged in prostitution. The claim of 'Insufficient evidence leading to no charges'? How can I prove that I didn't do something I never did?..

That's why I haven't said anything.

As for the hotels mentioned in the recorded conversation, I went there simply because I wanted to be alone. Even asking you to believe this feels difficult for me to understand...

I wish there was concrete evidence, but since there isn't, I'm sorry. 

I didn't know how to say this, I didn't know how to defend myself... 

I just want you to know that it's not true. And I have no intention of hiding or running away. 

I'm sorry.

Fan: You went to hotels/motels because you wanted to be alone -> Then what's the deal with 'Prepare XX and XX?'

You went to hotels/motels because you wanted to be alone -> Do you not know how to make a reservation alone?

Don’t you have apps to book hotels/motels??ㅠ

And though you say you didn’t engage in prostitution, you’re still not denying that you went to establishments, right???

Choi Minhwan: I don’t know what ‘XX and YY’ are, but could it be conditioner and toothbrush? Not sure if I should say this, but I’ve been 'tied up' for a long time, so I don’t need condoms, and I always carry my toothbrush for hygiene wherever I go. Why is this becoming a topic of curiosity?

Lee Hongki mentioned that he will return to group activities.

theqoo

-He's probably going to delete that post tomorrowㅋㅋㅋㅠㅠㅠ

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ So now we also find out that he's been 'tied up' for a long timeㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ So freaking hilariousㅋㅋ

-But condoms aren’t just for that one function… You'll get caught if you get tested, won't you?

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ This is so f*cking hilarious.

-Condoms are more for preventing STDs than for contraception, and that’s super important… I guess he doesn't know that. If he did, he wouldn’t act like this.

-Whoa... Learning such TMI in the corner of my room... I clicked on this post for nothing.

-Why did I even see this...

-What even are XX and YY?

-Is he drunk....?

-Just f*cking hide...

-The level of this TMI is insane. Now, I'm even learning about celebrities' vasectomies.

-Does he think fans are fools?

-'I’ve been 'tied up' for a long time'... I'm not even his fan and after decades of stanning idols, now I'm hearing stuff like thisㅋㅋㅋ Who cares if you're 'tied up' or 'braided'? You're a married guy who pre-booked rooms and f*cking parties. That's the facts. Ugh, he should've just stayed silent.

-Even if you’re 'tied up,' wouldn’t using condoms be better for preventing STDs?

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Yulhee won't hold it anymore ... Files for custody and alimony suit against Choi Minhwan

 

eDaily | Reporter Kim Gayoung

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/018/0005876937

Former LABOUM member Yulhee is taking legal action against her ex-husband, Choi Minhwan, for child custody, alimony, and asset division.

According to legal sources on the 4th, Yulhee submitted a request to the Seoul Family Court for mediation on custody modification and claims for alimony and asset division. Since there were no proper discussions regarding custody or alimony at the time of their divorce back in 2023, these legal procedures are belatedly taking place now.

Previously, Yulhee revealed her reasons for divorce through her YouTube channel, saying that conflicts began after she discovered Minhwan’s visits to adult entertainment venues. The two of them spent a year trying to work on their relationship, but Minhwan was the first to bring up divorce, leading to their separation. Yulhee revealed shocking details about Minhwan's behavior that happened even before she learned about Minhwan's visits to adult entertainment venues, such as squeezing her chest and touching her vital body parts in front of her parents-in-law.

Yulhee initially refrained from discussing her divorce publicly. However, after appearing on the show Now I’m Alone and hearing a YouTuber claim that the reason behind her divorce was that because she 'ran away from home,' she decided to share her side to prevent further misunderstandings.

During the divorce, custody was granted to Minhwan. At that time, they agreed that he would temporarily hold custody and that Yulhee could claim it later once she could provide a stable environment for the children. Regarding this, Yulhee shared, “When the divorce was first discussed, I intended to bring the children with me, but the only financial support offered was 50 million won (approx. $37,000 USD) and 2 million won (approx. $1,500 USD) per month in child support. Realistically, I could rent a small place for our family, but it's like telling me to die."

Without proper legal counsel during the divorce, Yulhee later learned that she could pursue custody and asset division through post-divorce litigation. It is reported that she decided to proceed with these measures to reunite with her children.

Additionally, an audio recording shared by Yulhee raised suspicions of Minhwan's involvement in prostitution, leading police to open an investigation. Minhwan is now under investigation for violating both the Anti-Prostitution Law and the Sexual Violence Crime Punishment Act (for forcible molestation by a family member). Minhwan has since withdrawn from all broadcasts, including The Return of Superman, and has suspended all FT Island activities.

theqoo

-Fightingㅠㅠ

-Fighting. I hope she gets everything she deserves.

-I think she has all the evidence she needs. Fighting.

-ㅜㅜ I hope this gets resolved well.

-She made a good decision.

-Fighting. She's still really young for this, though... I hope she stays strong!!

-She did the right thing. I'm rooting for her.

-Yulhee, stay strong!!!

-I'm glad she finally has the strength to fight. I can't imagine how difficult things must've been for her all this time. It must be like hell...😢 Fighting.

-Seems like Yulhee divorced him without knowing anythingㅠㅠ (That's why she didn't get her rights...) Fighting.

-Realistically speaking, custody will be hard for her. However, I hope she can get a proper asset division. Fighting!!!!

-How can you trust that kind of person to raise kids...

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Questioning Lee Hongki the same thing, 'If Choi Minhwan was really involved in prostitution. Can you be responsible for what you said?'

by Reporter Lee Jihyun from Sports Chosun

https://naver.me/F88QjLVg

FT Island's Lee Hongki is under fire for his recent remarks.

On the 26th, Lee Hongki responded to a comment in the official fan community on Weverse, saying, "What if it wasn’t prostitution or a prostitution establishment? Are you willing to take responsibility for what you’re saying right now?"

This was in response to a fan's comment: "The issue here is not fact-checking the exposé, but whether or not someone who's now a father to a son and daughter has been involved in prostitution. Not to mention that there's already more than enough evidence of this. They're even investigating the prostitution charges. What more is there to wait for? Just know that no one wants to cheer for someone who visits the prostitution establishment as often as they eat every day."

The day prior, Lee Hongki had also drawn attention by defending Choi Minhwan, saying, "It was their private life but it turned out like this. He should admit his wrongdoing and apologize. But let’s not believe everything so easily." He added, "I must protect him. I must endure this. That’s who we are. All I can do is move forward while taking the hits."

While fans hope that the allegations made towards Choi Minhwan turn out to be false, they criticize Lee Hongki's remarks were careless, especially given that the audio recordings that have surfaced. Lee Hongki's posts have since been deleted.

Currently, the Seoul Gangnam Police are conducting an investigation into Choi Minhwan for solicitation under the Act on the Punishment of Arrangement of Commercial Sex Acts.

theqoo

-Why is he asking an innocent fan to take responsibility?

-I hope he'll make a wise choice.

-That's trueㅋㅋㅋ Lee Hongki, make sure you take responsibility for what you said as well. You even threatened an innocent fan, take responsibility for that.

-I really want to ask him that question.

-Lee Hongki, bye.

-He still denies it all even after listening to the recording?

-Just stay quiet, geez.

-Why did he talk to a fan like that? That's very thoughtless of him.

-He's the worst for threatening a fan who just expressed her concert.

-Did he really need to talk to a fan like that? It's not like the fan said anything wrong.

-Why hold the fan accountable? What the f*ck?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Why is he lashing out at fans?

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Choi Minhwan faces allegations of sexual assault and prostitution after divorced from Yulhee ... FTISLAND faces crisis a day before their concert

 

by: Reporter Choi Hyejin from StarNews

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003276590

FTISLAND's drummer Choi Minhwan is embroiled in allegations of visiting adult entertainment places and engaging in prostitution prior to his divorce. As a result, FTISLAND's activities including their upcoming concert have been thrown into uncertainty just a day before the event.

According to FNC Entertainment, FTISLAND was scheduled to hold their Asian tour concert, 2024 FTISLAND LIVE 'PULSE' IN ASIA, in Kaohsiung on the 26th.

Due to the controversy, the future of the concert is now uncertain. FNC Entertainment has stated that they are currently 'organizing their position' on Choi Minhwan's allegations.

theqoo

-They'll probably go ahead with it anyway. Lee Hongki is the main member, after all.

-Tsk tsk... Such a nuisance

-Wow... it’s literally tomorrow?

-Just f*cking leave. What a burden.

-He must be in Taiwan right now, then.

-I feel like they'll probably just going to continue with the concertㅋ

-Please don't tell me they're going to continue with the concert...

-Two members from the same group getting caught for the same thingㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It might be hard to pull off with just a day to go. Where are they going to find a drummer all of a sudden?

- Seeing all these male idols' scandals over the past couple of months hits me hard... What do they think women are, when they literally live off women’s money, yet still engage in prostitution and sexual crimes?

-Wait, Choi Jonghoon from Burning Sun was also in FTISLAND?ㄷㄷ...

-Let's just recruit a new drummer.

-Should’ve just lived a better lifeㅎ

- FTISLAND should just recruit new members and move on. What a mess.

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Yulhee♡Choi Minhwan's beautiful son

He's a newborn baby but look at his nose..

theqoo

-Oh Gosh.. Look at his nose..

-The younger the mom is, the more beautiful the baby is..

-She already gave birth?? The baby looks so beautiful..ㅠㅠ He looks like an angel..

-He looks beautiful even with his eyes closed..ㅋㅋㅋ He looks like his mom..

-This kid has a bright future ahead of him..

-Look at his nose.. He's going to grow up into a really handsome man..

-So pretty.. I really like Yulhee, I wonder if she's not going to come back to the entertainment industryㅠㅠ

-My mom can't stop talking about how beautiful the baby is.. His nose already looks perfect..

-Whoa.. F*ck.. He's a newborn baby who still can't open his eyes but his facial features already look that perfect..ㄷㄷ

-Of course.. It's because his parents are good looking..

-I have never seen a newborn baby as beautiful as him..

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