Choi Jong-hoon (Korean: 최종훈, pronounced [tɕʰø dÊ'oŋɦuË n];
born March 7, 1990) is a former 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. On November 29, 2019, Choi was found guilty and sentenced to
five years in prison.Choi Jong-hoon was born in Seoul, South Korea on
March 7, 1990, according to the solar calendar, and February 6
according to the lunar calendar. He attended the Shindongshin Middle
Information Industry High School. During his high school years, he was
accepted into the FNC Music talent agency, which later formed the band
F.T. Island with Jong-hoon as its leader and guitarist.Choi attended
University of Suwon, majoring in digital music alongside former band
member Oh Won Bin.
born March 7, 1990) is a former 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. On November 29, 2019, Choi was found guilty and sentenced to
five years in prison.Choi Jong-hoon was born in Seoul, South Korea on
March 7, 1990, according to the solar calendar, and February 6
according to the lunar calendar. He attended the Shindongshin Middle
Information Industry High School. During his high school years, he was
accepted into the FNC Music talent agency, which later formed the band
F.T. Island with Jong-hoon as its leader and guitarist.Choi attended
University of Suwon, majoring in digital music alongside former band
member Oh Won Bin.
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