Former LABOUM member Yulhee is reported expecting her first child with her new fiance Minhwan, but her former agency says they heard nothing about it.
- January 5, 2018
AceShowbiz -
F.T. Island's Minhwan (Choi Min Hwan) and former LABOUM member Yulhee are hit with pregnancy rumors after announcing that they're getting married. After Minhwan broke the news himself on Thursday, January 4, a media source reported that Yulhee is expecting her first child with her fiance.
Responding to the rumors, a source from LABOUM's agency Global H Media states, "The reason why we terminated our contract with Yulhee was because she no longer wished to be in the entertainment industry. When she left the group, she didn't mention any news of marriage or pregnancy. Her managers didn't know of her engagement either."
Meanwhile, FNC Entertainment, which represents Minhwan and his group, has not commented on the pregnancy reports. A source from the agency says that it will be checking with the star to see if the pregnancy rumors are true.
Minhwan took to his Instagram account on Thursday to announce his engagement to Yulhee. "I am writing this letter as there is news that I want to officially share with you first," so he began his post. "I've come to a decision to reveal my honest heart after a long time of thinking and worrying, wondering how you all will take this news. We had a lot of ups and downs, but after confirming my love with my girlfriend through our trust and reliance on each other, we plan on bearing the fruit of this relationship."
He continued, "After coming to such a huge life decision as marriage, I was thankful for the congratulations I received from so many people around me. I was able to feel how many thankful people I'm surrounded by, once again."
"When I told my band members, whom I've been like a family with all this time since our debut, they congratulated me genuinely, and our bond grew stronger as we were able to discuss a different future with one another," he added.
"I don't know how to repay you.. but I want to show my heart full of thanks to those of you who have become an existence I am thankful for in my life. I will never forget my thankfulness toward you, who have walked with me all this time for over 10 years," he promised to his fans. "I will repay you with great effort and with sincerity through music, where I stand right here, right now. Thank you so much."
Minhwan's F.T. Island groupmates have congratulated him on the big news. Lee Jae Jin wrote on Instagram along with a photo of Minhwan, "Congratulations! Minhwan, you beat your hyungs to it and entered the path to happiness first. We will continue to celebrate your life and marriage. And to all our Primadonnas, please give Minhwan your blessings!"
Song Seung Hyun also took to Instagram to share a selfie with Minhwan. He wrote in the caption, "Minhwan! I’ll always be on your side! I sincerely congratulate you on your marriage."
Lee Hong Ki uploaded a photo of Minhwan with Choi Jong Hun and wrote, "Our maknae!! Choi Minari!! Is getting married!! Congratulations, it's so fascinating haha. Live a happy and healthy life, and let's also work hard on music, just like you said. Are you glad that you're getting married before your hyungs do? Look at Jong Hun's face [in the photo]...haha. Congrats again and be happy. I want to get married, too!"
He added a message to fans, "Many of you are probably taken aback by this and maybe even resentful. Minhwan was actually most worried about you guys. He said he will gift you with more music. We always want to be your best friends. Please congratulate him."
Choi Jong Hun, meanwhile, wrote, "Our maknae is a faithful and responsible person. He is young, but I trust that he will live a happy life. The members all gave him our blessings and support. Yulhee also seemed to be very nice and faithful. I hope this beautiful couple will be a happy family forever. Be happy. Congratulations, our forever maknae Minari."
Lee Hong Ki also took to his KBS Cool FM radio show "Lee Hong Ki's Kiss The Radio" to address comment which said that Minhwan and Yulhee are too young to get married. "Many people asked, 'Isn't it too soon [for them to get married]?' 'What is this?' But the two are very happy together. There's nothing that you need to worry about. Don't make a fuss over nothing," he said.
He added, "It's something that the two of them decided together, and they're very happy. Please cheer them on. Please congratulate them."
