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In receiving award, Lee Yi-kyung vows to pursue legal action without 'leniency' against rumor-spreader

Actor Lee Yi-kyung publicly warned that he will show no leniency to the person who spread a rumor about his sexual life during his acceptance speech at the 2025 Asia Artist Awards held in Taiwan.

2025-12-07

Actor Lee Yi-kyung’s agency says rumor spreader discussed demanding 1 billion won

Actor Lee Yi-kyung’s agency said on Thursday it had found indications that an individual who spread rumors about the actor's personal life had spoken about asking the agency for one billion won.

2025-11-28

'Hangout with Yoo' addresses Lee Yi-kyung's departure and 'noodle slurping' controversy

MBC’s variety show “Hangout with Yoo” (2019-) apologized and addressed actor Lee Yi-kyung’s allegations of being pressured to voluntarily leave the show and the controversy over the “noodle slurping” segment.

2025-11-22

'No leniency': Lee Yi-kyung sues woman behind sexual harrassment allegations

Actor Lee Yi-kyung spoke out about the recent controversy surrounding his private life and subsequent departure from a show, saying he felt “furious” at every moment since the controversy broke out.

2025-11-21

Actor Lee Yi-kyung's agency sues woman who accused him of sexual harassment

Sangyoung ENT, actor Lee Yi-kyung's agency, announced on Wednesday that it has sued a woman who spread false rumors online about Lee's private life amid ongoing controversy surrounding the actor.

2025-11-19

Actor Lee Yi-kyung to step down from 'Hangout with Yoo' due to 'demanding schedule'

Actor Lee Yi-kyung is leaving the popular MBC television variety show “Hangout with Yoo” (2019-) after a three-year run as a regular cast member. Lee had expressed his intention to step down due to a “demanding schedule.”

2025-11-05

Lee Yi-kyung files criminal complaint in aftermath of AI-generated posts by self-claimed fan

Actor Lee Yi-kyung has filed a criminal complaint against an online user who spread false rumors about his private life, his agency Sangyoung ENT said on Monday.

2025-11-03

Actor Lee Yi-kyung 'lewd chat' images fabricated, online accuser says uploads were 'a joke'

The online user who had alleged that actor Lee Yi-kyung sent her sexually explicit messages said Wednesday she fabricated the text exchanges, saying the images were created using AI.

2025-10-22

'I only asked for money once': Blogger doubles down on Lee Yi-kyung chat claims

A blogger who claimed to reveal lewd chats with Lee Yi-kyung refuted assertions by the actor's agency that she was lying while also refuting claims that she attempted to blackmail the agency, saying she only "asked for money once."

2025-10-21

Screenshots of actor Lee Yi-kyung's lewd chats prompt warning of legal action

Screenshots of lewd online chats that allegedly took place between actor Lee Yi-kyung and noncelebrity women went viral on Monday, with Lee's agency warning that it will take legal measures against “lies and malicious rumors.”

2025-10-20