Lawyer shocked by audio recording of Choi Min Hwan (FTISLAND) suspected of sex trafficking: ”He is a man accustomed to the sex industry...if prostitution is found guilty, he will face more than just a fine”

Sexual crime lawyer Lee Go-eun has examined Choi Min Hwan's (FTISLAND) recordings. On the 30th, YTN Radio's "Smart Radio Life" aired,
The nurse appeared via remote phone call and discussed the recording that contained allegations of sex trafficking against FTISLAND's Choi MIN HWAN.
On the 24th, Choi Min Hwan's ex-wife YULHEE (former LABOUM) said, "A year before the divorce, something very big happened.
Since then, my married life has changed 180 degrees. I had enjoyed living with my big family, but after the incident, I didn't want to stay in the house and it was very hard. It was hard to face my family.
"He would get drunk and touch my body in front of my family and even put money in my boobs," she said, revealing that Choi Min Hwan frequented adult entertainment establishments.
YULHEE then released a recording of a phone call with Choi MIN HWAN that took place in the early hours of July and August 2022.
The video includes Choi Min Hwan's voice calling someone who appears to be the manager of the store and asking him to make a reservation for lodging. The manager of the brothel also tells him to spend time with his family.
However, he shocked the court by saying that he would rather stop the case and book a brothel instead. Attorney Lee Go-eun said, "It is shocking in many ways. In cases like brothels, it is not acceptable for hostesses to be hired.
It is legal to hire them. For it to be considered sex trafficking, there must be a sexual relationship or some kind of sexual act for which money is exchanged, but this is more likely to take place in a lodging facility after a drinking session rather than in a bar.
" He pointed out that the recording included voices making reservations at brothels, and suspected sex trafficking. Lawyer Lee then said that Choi Min Hwan had paid 2 million won (approximately 200,000 yen) in return.
While he doubted the level of prostitution, he felt that direct evidence was needed, as it would be difficult to prove whether the prostitution had continued to the end based on the recording alone.
At the same time, "I listened to the recording and thought, 'Choi Min Hwan is like this.
If it turns out that she engaged in prostitution and it becomes a frequent offense, it will be difficult to receive a stay of prosecution even if it is her first offense, and she will be fined.
"If a divorce lawsuit is filed for this reason, it could be enough to be a ground for attribution for violating the marital obligation.
"There is always the possibility that it could work against us," he added. Furthermore, Choi Min Hwan put money in the chest area of YULHEE's pajamas and touched her body parts, which is considered a sexual offense.
In response to a question about whether it is possible for sexual assault and indecent assault to be committed between spouses, Attorney Lee said, "Sexual assault and indecent assault can be committed between spouses in principle," but added that there is a wider scope of tolerance between spouses, so it is difficult to justify the crime.
Attorney Lee said, "If the allegations against Choi Min Hwan are of child abuse,
"Of course, the custody rights can be seriously considered for any changes, but it seems difficult to immediately change custody of the child to YULHEE just because of the fact that she was involved in sex trafficking."