The Lee Yi-kyung scandal took another dramatic turn today as the actor finally spoke out, delivering a raw, unfiltered message that immediately grabbed the attention of fans and critics. And at a moment when rumors keep shifting every few days, his voice lands like a wake-up call.
Lee Yi-kyung explained that he stayed silent for a month only because his agency asked him to wait until lawyers completed the criminal complaint against the person who spread the private-life accusations. He revealed that he recently appeared at the Gangnam Police Station, where he confirmed his position and wrapped up his defamation case involving intimidation and false claims. He admitted he spent the past month “angry every moment,” especially because the person behind the rumors claiming to be German kept appearing online, disappearing, and sending threats without ever revealing their real identity.
However, things escalated for him professionally as well. Although the rumor turned out to be manipulated, he said “What Do You Do When You Play?” The team still approached him about stepping down, which made him feel abandoned. He explained that during earlier controversies, the production team edited out key comments that would have cleared his name, yet he was the only one hit with the backlash. Then, the shock continued when he learned from news reports not from the broadcast team that “The Return of Superman” replaced him before he could even begin filming.
Even so, he made it clear that he isn’t stepping back from work. He shared that filming schedules remain unchanged, he already wrapped the movie Generation Regret, and projects in Vietnam, an overseas drama, and other entertainment shows are still moving smoothly. And in a firm, unwavering tone, he promised that the person behind the false claims will be identified soon once authorities complete their warrant process. He vowed to pursue legal action even if it means flying to Germany himself, adding that he will show “absolutely no leniency” toward malicious commenters.
The situation began last month when a German woman released alleged messages from Lee Yi-kyung that included inappropriate language and photos. She later apologized, saying they were made with AI, then reversed her story again, claiming nothing was fabricated and that she only lied because she feared legal consequences. Her posts kept shifting sometimes hinting at new evidence, sometimes insisting she never used AI which fueled even more confusion online.
Although these twists pushed Lee Yi-kyung out of “What Do You Do When You Play?” after three years and halted his plan to join “The Return of Superman,” he still remains visible through “I’m Solo,” “Brave Detectives,” and “Handsome Guys.” And now that he has broken his silence, fans say they finally feel his honesty, frustration, and determination especially his gratitude for those who stood by him while the situation kept spiraling.
Source Newsis
