Actor Lee Yi-kyung received an apology from person A, who had exposed his private life, stating, “I deeply apologize for spreading malicious rumors. I used AI-generated photos.” Person A, a German woman, clarified that the rumors about Lee Yi-kyung were not true.
On the 22nd, A admitted, “Recently, I’ve posted many different photos related to Lee Yi-kyung. It all started as a joke, and I didn’t expect it to gain so much attention. But as I kept writing and using AI photos, I began to believe it myself,” and issued a public apology.
A expressed remorse, stating, “I’m really sorry for spreading malicious rumors about Lee Yi-kyung,” and clarified that the rumors she disclosed about his private life were unfounded. She further added, “What started as something for fun seemed to become more real over time, and I’m feeling guilty about it. If there’s any part I need to take responsibility for, I will. Please understand if my sentences are awkward since I’m German.”
Previously, on the 20th, A had posted on her blog claiming to have conversations with Lee Yi-kyung, releasing purported messages and SNS DMs (direct messages). The contents included shocking claims that Lee Yi-kyung requested explicit photos and engaged in offensive language and sexual humor.
This spread rapidly through online communities. In response, Lee Yi-kyung’s side announced they are preparing legal action against the dissemination of false facts and malicious rumors via online communities and SNS, emphasizing the severity of the incident. They warned that not only the creation but also the reckless posting and dissemination of such matters would be subject to legal actions, urging caution to avoid unnecessary damages.