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.
-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…
