Island’sHongkirecently addressedMinhwan’s prostitution allegations during the band’s concert.
At the event, Hongki indirectly spoke to fans about Minhwan’s situation.
Another fan present at the concert expressed their frustration, writing:
“Im really feeling overwhelmed…
I dont know what final stance theyll take on this, so Ill just share what hes been repeating…
Fans need to breathe too.
Hongki said: ‘kindly wait just a little longer until we get some kind of result.'”
Today, I gained a lot of strength from my best friend [my fans].
Im grateful that we could meet in person and talk about the things we wanted to share.
In the future, Ill also meet up and talk with new friends.
Talking face-to-face conveys things much better without misunderstandings than writing does.
Thank you so, so much!!"
To this, Hongki replied:
“What if it’s not prostitution or a prostitution establishment?
Will you take responsibility for what you’re saying right now?”
The reactions to Hongki’s words were mostly critical, with many netizens questioning his stance.
Here are some responses:
“Ah, seriously, just disband already.
““No, really, who does he think he is?
““Wow, why is he treating a fan like that?
““So what did they do with the ladies then?
LOL"“Why say that to a fan?
Just go ask the member about it.
““Ah, okay, then kindly just leave together.”
“Is there something that makes him so confident?
““It’s not too late to condemn him after clear results come out.
““I don’t think Lee Hongki would blindly defend someone.
Is he really just defending him without any cause?
““I’m going to stay neutral.
““If Lee Hongki is speaking like that, there must be something we dont know.
““There are places where women just serve drinks and socialize without prostitution.
Is it fair to accuse them of prostitution if they didnt actually engage in it?”
Additionalreactionsincluded:
“Does Lee Hongki think he’s the one married to Choi Minhwan?
Why is he acting like he knows everything?
““you’re able to definitely tell the gender of the commenters on these posts.
““LOL, typical Korean men…““The loyalty among men is disgusting.
Defending this, really?
““They’re going down together.
““Hongki, just stay quiet.
““Have you not listened to the recording yet?
Even if hes innocent, he should present solid evidence himself.
Why does a third party have to keep stepping in?
““Is he serious?
LOL Did he listen to the recording?
““How can that not be a prostitution establishment?
Is my understanding different from his?
““I thought he had cut ties with him, but I guess not.
““And what if it’s just a bar?
““Where did he learn to stick money into someones chest, then?
LOL”
What are your thoughts on this controversy?
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