Lee Yi Kyung Takes Legal Action, Files Police Report Over Malicious Rumors

Lee Yi Kyung files an official police report.
The agency rules out any private settlements.
They promise no leniency for future defamation.

Lee Yi Kyung is once again addressing the whirlwind of false rumors that have been swirling around him, but this time, he's taking a far more definitive and legal stance. Moving beyond simple denials, the actor and his agency have decided to draw a hard line in the sand.

So, what's the latest development? The situation has officially escalated from online statements to a real-world police report, signaling a zero-tolerance policy towards defamation.

Lee Yi Kyung Files a Police Report Against Malicious Rumors

On November 3, Lee Yi Kyung’s agency, Sangyoung ENT, released a powerful and updated official statement, leaving no room for ambiguity. They expressed their "deep regret" concerning the "false information and defamation" that has been running rampant online.

More importantly, they confirmed that they have moved from warning to action. The agency, through its legal representatives, has formally filed a complaint with the Seoul Gangnam Police Station. This complaint targets the specific individuals responsible for both creating and spreading the fabricated claims, and the charges are serious: defamation and the dissemination of false information.

The agency’s statement was meticulously detailed to prevent any misinterpretation or future back-pedaling. They made a crucial point that is often a subject of speculation in such cases, they are not, and will never be, interested in settling this matter quietly.

Furthermore, they issued a stern warning for the future, vowing to continue monitoring for any malicious posts that damage the actor's character and reputation, promising to "take strict legal action without leniency."

Lee Yi Kyung's agency concluded by framing this as a necessary step in a digital era where one must actively "protect themselves from fabricated and distorted information," affirming their commitment to shield Lee Yi Kyung from any further harm caused by "baseless speculation and false content."

"Hello, this is Sangyoung ENT.

First of all, we express our deep regret regarding the false information and defamation concerning our artist Lee Yi Kyung that has recently spread online.

Through our legal representatives, we have submitted evidence and officially filed a complaint with the Seoul Gangnam Police Station against those responsible for creating and spreading these false claims on charges of defamation and dissemination of false information.

We would like to make it clear that we have not engaged in, nor will we ever engage in, any form of settlement or compensation discussions regarding this matter. Furthermore, we will continue to closely monitor malicious posts and defamatory actions that harm our artist’s reputation, and we will take strict legal action without leniency.

We recognize that we live in an era where one must protect themselves from fabricated and distorted information, and we will do our utmost to prevent damage caused by baseless speculation and false content, while continuing to protect the rights and honor of our artist.

Thank you."

A Look Back at the Bizarre Rumor Saga

To understand the gravity of this legal response, we need to rewind to the origin of these rumors. Back on October 20, an anonymous user ignited a firestorm by posting allegations about Lee Yi Kyung’s private life in an online community. The post, ominously titled “Lee Yi Kyung’s real appearance is revealed,” included what the poster claimed were leaked private messages. The content of these alleged exchanges was severe and disturbing, containing sexually explicit dialogue and even allusions to acts of rape, which were designed to portray the actor in a monstrous light.

The situation took several strange turns. Initially, the anonymous poster, who went by the name "Jaeheejjang," issued a public apology just a day later. In this apology, they seemingly retracted everything, admitting that the entire thing "started as a joke" and that they had used doctored AI-generated photos to create the false narrative. This admission appeared to clear Lee Yi Kyung's name, and the controversy began to die down.

However, the story wasn't over. A few days later, the same accuser suddenly reappeared on a different social media platform, Threads, and recanted their apology. They now claimed that Lee Yi Kyung had coerced them into making the retraction by threatening to report them, and promised to gather more "evidence," though none ever materialized. This back-and-forth created a confusing "he said, she said" dynamic, but ultimately, the original admission of using AI and fabricated content severely undermined the accuser's credibility.

Despite the accuser's attempts to reignite the controversy, Lee Yi Kyung and his agency have remained steadfast. Their decision to proceed with a police report shows that they are no longer engaging in the online drama and are instead placing the matter in the hands of the legal system. This decisive action allows Lee Yi Kyung to continue his professional commitments with a clear stance, including his ongoing filming for the reality show ‘I’m SOLO,’ undeterred by the noise.

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