Choi Jong-hoon

In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.
Choi Jong-hoon
Choi in 2012
Background information
Born (1990-03-07) March 7, 1990 (age 34)
Seoul, South Korea
Genres
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • keyboard
  • vocals
Years active
  • 2007–2019
  • 2024–present
[1]
Labels
Formerly of
Websitefncent.com
Criminal information
Criminal statusreleased
Conviction(s)Gang rape, Illegal Filming[2]
Criminal penalty2 years in prison
Details
DateNovember 2015 – June 2016
Date apprehended
March 21, 2019
Korean name
Hangul
최종훈
Hanja
Revised RomanizationChoe Jong-hun
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Chonghun

Choi Jong-hoon (Korean: 최종훈, pronounced [tɕʰø dʑoŋɦuːn]; born March 7, 1990) is a South Korean musician and actor. He served as the leader, guitarist, and keyboardist of rock band F.T. Island from its debut in 2007 until his retirement from the entertainment industry in 2019.

On March 14, 2019, Choi retired from the entertainment industry, amidst allegations of being involved in bribery and sharing of illicit sex videos and pictures, a part of the Jung Joon-young KakaoTalk chatrooms, first revealed in the Burning Sun scandal.[3][4] On November 29, 2019, Choi was found guilty of rape and sentenced to five years in prison.[5][6]

On January 15, 2024, Choi announced his plans to resume entertainment activities after 5 years.[7]

  1. ^ "'버닝썬' 최종훈, 출소 2년만에 복귀 움직임 "응원해달라"". Asian Economy. January 15, 2024.
  2. ^ "Court upholds prison terms for Jung Joon-young, Choi Jong-hoon for rape". Entertainment News. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  3. ^ "K-pop scandal: Two more artists, Choi Jong-hoon and Junhyung, quit show business". The Straits Times. March 14, 2019. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  4. ^ Gyu-lee, Lee (22 March 2019). "Agency kicks out F.T. Island member". The Korea Times.
  5. ^ "K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon sentenced for rape". BBC. November 29, 2019. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  6. ^ "K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon sentenced to prison for rape". ABC News. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  7. ^ "'집단 성폭행' 최종훈, 출소 2년만에 복귀 선언… "모든 것 보여주겠다"". The Chosun Ilbo. January 15, 2024.