Following the verdict of "not guilty" for charges of sex trafficking and indecent assault, rumors have surfaced that Choi Min Hwan, a member of the band FTISLAND's TV series, will be making a comeback in August.
On the afternoon of the 7th, Lee Hong-ki and Lee Jae-jin held a live broadcast on the fan community platform "Weverse" to celebrate the 18th anniversary of FTISLAND's debut.
While interacting with the fans, blowing out the candles on the cake, and eating and talking, Lee HONG-KI and Lee Jae Jin left behind some meaningful words.
First, Lee Hong-ki said, "We don't know what August is like. We don't know how you feel, but we will also have new changes in August.
Fans are speculating that this could mean the return of member Choi Min Hwan.
During the live broadcast, Lee Hong-ki said, "In the second half of the year, I want to make music in a relaxed manner. Our plan for the second half of the year is to get back to our former state.
So I really want to work hard and relax and do music again, have fun, and have fun with everyone while I do so, and talk about old memories.
I'm looking forward to the second half of the year." Lee Jae Jin also said, "We have another performance that requires a lot of concentration, so we'll give it our all.
Let's have a wonderful and fun time," and Lee Hong-ki said, "I thought we would be celebrating our anniversary together again, but we can't do it yet. Everyone, the day we've been waiting for is coming up soon.
"I think we need a stable band to come back," he said, expressing his hope for Choi Min Hwan's vacancy. Previously, Choi Min Hwan was arrested in October last year due to revelations from his former wife, YULHEE.
After that, Choi Min Hwan was accused of sex trafficking, and in February of this year, the Seoul Gangnam Police Station indicted Choi Min Hwan for violating the Sex Trafficking Punishment Act and forcibly engaging in sex trafficking.
Regarding the obscenity charges, the prosecutors determined that there was insufficient evidence to justify the allegations, and the case was closed without indictment. Meanwhile, it has been about three months since FTISLAND began performing as a two-person group in Korea.
Meanwhile, attention is focused on whether Choi MIN HWAN will be able to return in August.

By minmin 2025/06/08 18:00 KST