F.T. Island's Choi Minhwan has spoken out after being cleared of serious charges, including prostitution and forced molestation.

On November 29th, Choi Minhwan took to Instagram to address the controversy, starting with an apology to his fans: "Hello, this is Choi Minhwan. First, I sincerely apologize to my fans for causing concern."

He went on to explain the delay in his statement, saying, "After the police investigation cleared me of all charges, I wanted to wait until everything was properly looked into before sharing my side."

Choi Minhwan further revealed the difficulties he faced during the investigation, saying, "False information and distorted speculations spread as facts. I didn’t want to make a statement too early without proper conclusions, as it could make things worse. I wanted to handle it well, especially for the sake of my three children."

He apologized for the emotional pain caused to his fans and members of FT Island, stating, "I’m truly sorry for causing you all difficult times. I deeply regret this and am reflecting on my actions."

Ending his message, Choi Minhwan promised to improve, saying, "From now on, I will work harder to show a more responsible and mature side. Thank you to everyone who has supported me."

Choi Minhwan and Yulhee, who were married in 2018, recently went through a divorce. Yulhee has since appeared on TV Chosun's I’m Now Alone, while Choi Minhwan has been on KBS2’s The Return of Superman with their children.

The controversy began when Yulhee released a phone recording in October, suggesting Choi Minhwan’s involvement with a prostitution ring. This led to an investigation by the Gangnam Police, who on November 29th cleared Choi Minhwan of the charges, citing insufficient evidence.

In addition, Yulhee has filed for mediation regarding parental and custody changes, along with claims for alimony and property division.

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Park Bo Gum is not just a talented actor — he’s showing he’s smart with money too!

The star of Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines (폭싹 속았수다) recently made headlines after the value of his apartment jumped by a whopping 500 million won (about 370,000 USD) in just one year.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s real estate transaction records revealed on the 19th, the apartment where Park Bo Gum lives — an 84㎡ unit in Gyeonghuigung Ja-i Complex 2 in Hongpa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul — was sold for a record-breaking 2.54 billion won on March 21st. The unit is located on the 11th floor.

When you compare it to last year’s prices, which ranged from 1.95 billion to 2.05 billion won, that’s a massive increase of about 500 million won!

Gyeonghuigung Ja-i is known as a luxury apartment complex inside Seoul’s historic Four Great Gates area. It’s super close to popular spots like Gwanghwamun, City Hall, and Seodaemun Station on Subway Line 5 — making it really easy to get to hot places like Yeouido, Mapo, and even Gangnam through Line 3’s Dongnimmun Station.

It’s reported that Park Bo Gum moved there back in 2019 after leaving Mokdong in Yangcheon-gu, choosing Gyeonghuigung Ja-i mainly for its perfect location near his work spots.

Other units in the same complex have also been seeing crazy price jumps! A 59㎡ unit recently sold for 1.85 billion won (15th floor) last month, and a 101㎡ unit was sold for 2.73 billion won (7th floor) in February.

An insider from the real estate industry said, "Apartments near palaces will likely stay in high demand because of their historic meaning, the beautiful city surroundings, and great transportation."

Looks like Park Bo Gum definitely made a smart move with this one.

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