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Police close sex offense case against Choi Min-hwan due to lack of evidence

Police have closed the case on FT Island member Choi Min-hwan’s alleged sex offenses due to insufficient evidence.

2024-11-29

FT Island's Choi Min-hwan sits out band activities following prostitution allegations

Rock band FT Island's drummer, Choi Min-hwan, will sit out the band's activities following accusations regarding his visit to prostitution facilities, leaving only members Lee Hong-ki and Lee Jae-jin to carry on with band activities.

2024-10-30

FT Island's Lee Hong-ki responds to backlash over 'defending' Choi Min-hwan allegations

FT Island member Lee Hong-ki said to fans he wants to “talk in person to avoid misunderstandings” after receiving backlash over comments that were deemed to be supporting his bandmate Choi Min-hwan, who is under investigation for sex trafficking.

2024-10-28

Tailor-made for the fans: SF9 returns with 14th album 'Fantasy'

For a K-pop band that has released as many albums as SF9, it can be difficult to come up with something new for a 14th album. So, the boy band had a genius idea: Ask the fans what kind of album they want and name the album after the fan club.

2024-08-19

Do not dismiss Financial Times’ warning (KOR)

It is natural that a government official shows optimism about the economy. But unfortunately, reality points in the opposite direction.

2024-04-24

Do not dismiss Financial Times’ warning

It is natural that a government official shows optimism about the economy. But unfortunately, reality points in the opposite direction.

2024-04-23

FNC's new rock band to open for FT Island in Taipei before 2025 debut

The group, which will consist of four members, is training with the goal of making its official debut in the first half of next year, FNC Entertainment said. The members are long-time trainees under the agency.

2024-02-16

Producer line-up revealed for K-pop survival program 'The Idol Band: Boy’s Battle'

The producer line-up for the upcoming K-pop survival program “The Idol Band: Boy’s Battle” has been revealed. “K-pop bands FT Island, CN Blue, N. Flying and Japanese bands Kankaku Piero and Keytalk have been cast as producers,” said local broad...

2022-11-17

Rock band F.T. Island to hold first live concert in 3 years next month

Rock band F.T. Island is set to hold a live concert next month for the first time in three years, according to FNC Entertainment on Monday. It will also be the first time that the band will meet its fans face-to-face since the members' mandatory...

2022-04-25

Three seasons of love

The cast of TV Chosun’s television series “Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce)” pose for photos at an online press event Thursday. The series centers on the relationship problems three women in their 30s, 40s and 50s face. Season 3 of the series...

2022-02-24