Lee Yi Kyung to Take Legal Action Against False Rumors — South Korean Actor Warns of Strict Consequences 2025

Introduction

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Popular South Korean actor Lee Yi-Kyung has found himself in the spotlight — not for his acting this time, but due to false and malicious rumors circulating online about his personal life.
The actor has strongly condemned these “fabrications” and confirmed that he will be taking strict legal measures against those responsible for spreading them

Lee Yi-Kyung’s Legal Response

A representative from Sangyoung ENT, Lee Yi-Kyung’s agency, revealed to Chosun.com on October 20,

“We are preparing to file a criminal complaint over these falsehoods.”

The representative added,

“About five months ago, the individual behind this sent a threatening email demanding money from our agency. We warned of legal action then, and the issue was resolved after the person apologized. However, the same false content has recently resurfaced.”

Official Social Media Statement

“We are preparing legal measures against the spread of false information and malicious rumors circulating on online communities and social media.”

The agency further warned,

“Writing, posting, or sharing such fabricated content is subject to legal punishment. Please be cautious to avoid unnecessary harm.”

What Happened Exactly?

On October 19, a netizen identified as “A” published a blog post claiming to have exchanged sexually suggestive messages with Lee Yi-Kyung. The person even shared screenshots of alleged Instagram DMs and private chats.
As the post went viral, controversy erupted across online communities — but soon after, the netizen deleted the post.

Lee Yi-Kyung’s Career Overview

Profile Summary

1. Full Name: Lee Yi-Kyung (이이경)
2. Date of Birth: January 8, 1989
3. Birthplace: South Korea
4. Height: 181 cm
5. Profession: Actor, Model

lee yi kyung movies and tv shows Popular Movies

Year	Movie	Role
2025	Hitman 2	Chul
2023	The Moon	Jo Yoon-Jong
2023	Woongnami	Mal-Bong
2022	Cafe Midnight	Ahn Tae-Young
2022	645	Ri Yong-Ho
2020	Hitman: Agent Jun	Chul
2019	Beautiful Voice	Ko Min-Soo
2018	The Pension	In-Ho

Top Drama Series

Year	Drama	Role
2025	Confidence Queen	Yu Myeong-Han
2025	Mary Kills People	Geum Myeong-Seok
2024	Marry You	Bong Cheol-Hee
2024	Face Me	Han Woo-Jin
2024	Marry My Husband	Park Min-Hwan
2022	Curtain Call	Park No-Kwang
2022	X in Crisis	Woo-Jin
2019	Welcome to Waikiki 2	Lee Joon-Ki
2018	Partners for Justice	Cha Soo-Ho
2016	Descendants of the Sun	Kang Min-Jae

Awards and Recognition

Best Supporting Actor (“Royal Secret Agent”) – KBS Drama Awards, 2021

Regular appearances on popular shows like “Hangout with Yoo” and “The Return of Superman” have further boosted his fame

Lee Yi-Kyung’s Global Popularity

Lee Yi-Kyung is admired for his comic timing, versatile acting, and screen presence. With millions of followers on social media, he continues to be one of South Korea’s most recognized television and film stars

Conclusion

Lee Yi-Kyung’s bold move to fight back against baseless online rumors highlights his commitment to truth and integrity.
As one of South Korea’s most talented actors, he is determined to protect his image and take strong legal measures against defamation. Fans are now eagerly waiting to see how the case unfolds in the coming days.

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