Lee Yi-kyung Reveals Untold Story Behind 'Noodle Slurping' Controversy on 'How Do You Play?'

Actor Lee Yi-kyung has voiced his frustration regarding the 'noodle slurping' controversy that arose during his appearance on MBC's variety show 'How Do You Play?'.

In a recent SNS post, Lee Yi-kyung disclosed the behind-the-scenes story of the production team's request and the infamous 'contempt face' meme involving Shim Eun-kyung. He expressed feeling 'indignant at every moment,' revealing that he was advised to leave the show due to a personal rumor, which ultimately led him to choose a 'voluntary departure.'

He specifically addressed the widely discussed 'noodle slurping' scene with Shim Eun-kyung, explaining that despite his reluctance, the production team insisted, even renting out a noodle restaurant. He felt wronged that his own comment, 'This is for entertainment purposes,' was completely edited out, leading to misinterpretations.

Lee Yi-kyung also shared that he had preemptively informed Shim Eun-kyung about his planned audacious behavior and asked for her honest reactions. He confessed that performing the scene himself was emotionally taxing, and the resulting 'contempt meme' was a bittersweet outcome.

Netizens commented, "Actor Lee Yi-kyung must have felt really wronged then," "The power of editing is incredible...", "I also felt a bit uncomfortable seeing that meme back then, but there was a reason behind it." Many expressed empathy and regret for Lee Yi-kyung's situation.