On December 15th, Hongki shared a heartfelt message on his personal account, writing, "Today was a day we found comfort in a friend. Thank you for raising your voices louder than ours. I’m truly happy! Our company staff worked so hard. I’m going to celebrate!" He also posted several photos from the event.

The photo shows Hongki preparing for the ‘2024 FNC Kingdom – Sing Sing Sing’ concert held at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall in Japan. 

‘2024 FNC Kingdom’, a large-scale family concert hosted by FNC Entertainment, took place on December 14th and 15th. Hongki performed alongside Lee Jae Jin but without former bandmate Minhwan, marking a significant shift for the duo.

Minhwan has been on hiatus following allegations of solicitation and assault made by his ex-wife, Yulhee. She accused him of frequenting establishments during their marriage and sexually harassing her in front of his parents, sharing text conversations that suggested potential involvement in prostitution. 

These claims led to public outcry, with netizens filing petitions for an investigation into Minhwan’s alleged misconduct.

In response to the controversy, Hongki initially defended Minhwan, saying, "If it’s not solicitation or related to prostitution, can you take responsibility for your words?" However, his comments drew criticism from fans for their tone.

The Seoul Gangnam Police Department recently concluded their investigation on November 29th, deciding not to forward the case to prosecutors due to insufficient evidence for charges of violating the Prostitution Punishment Act and assault.

Minhwan later issued an apology, stating, "The investigation took longer for accurate findings. The accusations and false claims, as well as the distorted speculation, spread as if they were facts. I felt that making a statement without results might worsen the situation. For the sake of my three children, I thought it was important to handle this properly. I sincerely apologize to fans and my bandmates for the pain and hardship I caused. I deeply regret my actions and am reflecting profoundly. I will work hard to show a more responsible and mature side in the future."

Hongki acknowledged the challenges of performing as a duo, remarking, "Thank you for giving us voices louder than ours. It’s been tough, but we’ll push through together." 

Despite the difficulties, Hongki continues to demonstrate resilience, focusing on moving forward with his music and fans.