On the afternoon of the 29th, OSEN reported that the videos featuring Choi Min Hwan and his three children on The Return of Superman have been removed or had their replay services suspended on platforms such as the KBS website, domestic OTT services, and portal sites.
Choi Min Hwan joined The Return of Superman in April during the show’s spring lineup update. His first appearance as a single dad raising his eldest son and twin daughters gained significant attention, highlighting his self-sacrificing role. However, after just six months, he has been forced to step down in disgrace.
On October 25, a recording surfaced suggesting that F.T. Island’s Choi Min-hwan had visited adult entertainment venues. Soon after, he announced his withdrawal from all media activities, including his role on “The Return of Superman” with his children. His agency, FNC Entertainment, apologized, “Choi Min-hwan feels responsible for disappointing the public and viewers and has decided to suspend all media activities, including those featuring his children. We apologize for any discomfort caused.”
Choi Min-hwan, who had divorced Yulhee just three months earlier, had received support for raising his 3 children alone on the show. However, following the scandal about his alleged visits to adult venues, he declared an end to all media appearances, including on YouTube, effectively marking his exit from the entertainment industry. Future activities with F.T. Island are now uncertain.
Previously, Yulhee had shared a video on her YouTube channel, revealing incidents related to the divorce. She alleged that Choi Min-hwan had touched her inappropriately in front of his parents and placed money near her chest at drinking parties.
Yulhee further disclosed that during their divorce discussions, they agreed not to expose the children to the media or use them for income. However, 3 months after the divorce, Choi Min-hwan appeared on “The Return of Superman” with the children, breaking that agreement.
The production team of “The Return of Superman” commented that Choi Min-hwan had decided to leave the show and that no unaired footage remained. Fans have voiced disappointment at the situation, especially as Choi Min-hwan seemed to use his children as a source of income, potentially causing them lasting harm.
The sacrifices made for the sake of the children have now been overshadowed by Choi Min-hwan’s broken promises. In breaking his promise, he risks not only his reputation and future in entertainment but also his trustworthiness and the well-being of his children.
Source: Naver
