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The accuser has resumed making allegations against Lee Yi Kyung's private life.
The controversy over Lee Yi Kyung's alleged explicit DMs has resurfaced after the accuser reversed her apology and statement that the content was AI-generated.
Lee Yi Kyung denied all rumors, stating he planned legal action and made no settlement. The accuser initially apologized, claiming the content was AI-generated, but retracted this statement on November 4.
The accuser shared, "I'm contemplating releasing more proof photos. It's unfair to end things like this." She also revealed that her AI claim is not true. She also revealed that she was never sued.
Although the accuser made a public apology and claimed the content was AI-generated, Lee Yi Kyung's upcoming projects were still impacted.
Lee Yi Kyung left Hangout with Yoo, with his agency claiming a conflict with overseas schedules and denying the exit was linked to the controversy.
Just recently, it was also revealed that Lee Yi Kyung will no longer join The Return of Superman as the MC.Before his controversy, it was already confirmed that Lee Yi Kyung will be the newest host of the program. After the controversy, it was announced that the actor also stepped down from the show and got replaced by Kim Jong Min.
Since the production teams of his upcoming K-drama and film have been silent, Lee Yi Kyung's acting career may be safe from the controversy.
Lee Yi Kyung is expected to star in the upcoming movie Generational Regret with Jung Jae Young. He will also star in the upcoming K-drama It’s You, Out of the Blue with CNBLUE's Jung Yong Hwa, Hong Seung Hee, Han Chae Ah, and Park You Na.
In 2025, Lee Yi Kyung made a cameo appearance in the K-dramas Mary Kills People and Confidence Queen. He also led the movie Hitman 2 with Kwon Sang Woo, Jung Joon Ho, Hwang Woo Seul Hye, Lee Ji Won, and Han Ji Eun.
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