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FTISLAND, once hailed as a national band with immense popularity, is now facing the reality of waning fame. As of November 24th, with their concert in Seoul just a week away, a significant number of seats remain unsold, causing concern among fans.
Despite ticket sales for the concert having started a while ago, the event has not sold out. The Seoul concert is often considered a barometer of success, and the fact that even the front seats are empty adds to worries about the future. It seems that allegations of prostitution involving Choi MinHwan have had a substantial impact. Choi MinHwan’s ex-wife, YulHee, raised these allegations and released recordings, but Choi has yet to clarify the situation. Consequently, FNC Entertainment announced Choi MinHwan’s suspension from media activities and stated that FTISLAND would temporarily operate as a two-member group.
During this process, Lee HongGi defended his younger brother Choi MinHwan, saying, “How can you be sure when the results are not out yet?” This statement drew public criticism, as it seemed to dismiss YulHee’s revelations as false, further disappointing fans. One fan specifically reacted against Lee HongGi’s remarks, saying, “The issue is whether prostitution occurred, and there’s plenty of evidence.”
As a result, FTISLAND’s popularity has suffered a significant blow, leading to sluggish concert ticket sales. According to Interpark Ticket’s booking status, it is no exaggeration to say that about half of the seats remain unsold.
FTISLAND, who have been loved by many fans for a long time, now face the challenge of overcoming their current crisis. It remains to be seen whether their future activities and responses can regain the interest of fans, and whether they can overcome these difficulties to stand on stage once again.
This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.
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