FTISLAND's Choi Min-hwan and former LABOUM member Yulhee / Courtesy of KBS

K-pop band FTISLAND's drummer Choi Min-hwan, 31, is suspending his activities after his ex-wife, Yulhee, 26, a former LABOUM member, came forward with serious allegations against him.

Choi's agency, FNC Entertainment, released a statement Friday, saying, "Choi Min-hwan feels a deep sense of responsibility for disappointing the public and viewers. As a result, he has decided to halt all media activities, including his appearances on shows with his children."

Yulhee shared previously undisclosed issues from their marriage on her YouTube channel, releasing audio recordings that hint at Choi's involvement in questionable activities, including allegations of soliciting prostitution. Her decision to release these recordings is expected to spark considerable controversy.

However, regarding the personal issues raised by Yulhee, Choi's agency said, "It's difficult for us to fully grasp the details regarding the couple's private marital matters."

Choi will also be stepping down from KBS2's "The Return of Superman." An official from the show confirmed his departure, saying, "Choi Min-hwan has decided to leave the show. Currently, there are no pre-recorded episodes left."

Choi married Yulhee in 2018, but the couple separated in December of last year. They share a son and twin daughters, with Choi having been granted custody after their divorce.

Yulhee appears on her YouTube channel, claiming the divorce was due to Choi Min-hwan's behavior, Thursday. Captured from her YouTube channel

Since the separation, Choi has continued his career, including his appearance on "The Return of Superman," while Yulhee recently appeared on TV Chosun's entertainment show, pursuing her own post-divorce career.

However, questions about their divorce surfaced, with some speculating that Yulhee was at fault, as Choi had gained custody of the children. Addressing these rumors, Yulhee posted a video on her YouTube channel, where she revealed that the divorce was due to Choi's behavior.

In her video, Yulhee claimed that Choi frequented entertainment establishments, engaged in infidelity, and had disputes over child support before their divorce.

She said Choi behaved inappropriately during a family gathering, saying, "It was during a family card game. My ex-husband, while everyone wasn't looking, folded some money and tucked it into my pajama collar by my chest. At the time, I didn't realize, but later, I found out such drunken behavior was a habit for him."

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Times.