Lee Yi-kyung Breaks Silence on Personal Life Rumors: 'Will Reveal Truth Through Legal Action'

Actor Lee Yi-kyung has directly addressed the personal life rumors surrounding him for the first time, stating his firm stance: "I will definitely reveal the truth through legal procedures." Amidst the confusion caused by repeated changes in the accuser A's statements, Lee Yi-kyung's agency reaffirmed their decision to pursue strong legal action without leniency.

The controversy began last month when an overseas netizen, identifying as German and known as A, released what they claimed were sexually explicit conversation records with Lee Yi-kyung. The situation escalated rapidly as some parts implied sexual assault. Lee Yi-kyung's agency, Sangyoung Entertainment, immediately denied the claims as "clear falsehoods" and announced plans for legal recourse.

However, A retracted their initial statement four days after the accusation, claiming the photos were AI-generated. When news broke of Lee Yi-kyung's departure from an entertainment show, A reappeared, reversing their claim again by stating, "Saying it was AI was a lie. All the evidence I released is real."

On the 19th, A offered yet another explanation, stating, "I lied out of fear. I was afraid that legal action or financial responsibility would burden my family." These repeated inconsistencies and the act of posting and deleting accusations have further muddled the controversy.

In response, Sangyoung Entertainment announced, "We have filed a lawsuit against the poster for threats and defamation under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection," adding, "We submitted the complaint three days after becoming aware of the situation and have completed the victim's statement." They emphasized, "We will take strong action without any leniency, both domestically and internationally."

Lee Yi-kyung himself took to social media on the 21st to share his feelings. "I was asked to refrain from commenting until the lawyer was appointed and the criminal complaint process was finalized," he explained. "I visited the Gangnam Police Station a few days ago and completed my statement as the complainant."

He expressed his mental anguish, stating, "It infuriated me every time an anonymous person who I don't even know appeared and disappeared, sending threatening emails to the company." Regarding his departure from MBC's 'How Do You Play?', he revealed his frustration: "Although the claim of fabrication disappeared within a day, I received a recommendation to leave due to the aftermath and had no choice but to voluntarily step down."

Lee Yi-kyung asserted, "Once the warrant is issued, the suspect will be identified. Even if they are in Germany, I will go there in person to file the lawsuit," and declared, "There will be no leniency for malicious commenters either." He also clarified reports about his unsuccessful participation in KBS2's 'The Return of Superman' and changes in some entertainment programs, confirming that his film and overseas projects are proceeding as normal.

Meanwhile, A continued to repeatedly use the phrase "this is the last time" while releasing additional videos and messages, only to delete their account again. Their inconsistent behavior—initially claiming to have started as a joke or used AI photos, then retracting that statement—has severely undermined their credibility.

As the controversy continues with further accusations, public reaction has grown increasingly cold. Comments like "Too many retractions," "Said it was the last time, but here they are again," and "It's just causing fatigue rather than revealing the truth" have emerged.

With Lee Yi-kyung's side already initiating criminal proceedings, the authenticity of the messenger capture logs and the establishment of threats and defamation will likely be determined through digital forensics and legal judgment by the investigative authorities. Ultimately, the resolution of this controversy appears headed for the courtroom.

Korean netizens are showing support for Lee Yi-kyung, with comments like "The accuser's words keep changing, it's suspicious," "I hope the truth is revealed quickly so he can clear his name," and "What sin did the actor commit?" Many are critical of the accuser.