Lee Yi-kyung's Personal Life Exposer Suddenly Apologizes, Saying "It Was a Joke Using AI Photos"

A netizen who exposed actor Lee Yi-kyung's personal life suddenly apologized, saying, "It was a joke using AI photos." The netizen stated on their SNS on the morning of the 22nd, "I never thought that a post that started as a joke would receive so much attention," and added, "As I continued to write and use AI photos, I think I gradually started to believe it was real."

He apologized, saying, "I am truly sorry for spreading malicious rumors about actor Lee Yi-kyung," and continued, "What started as fan enthusiasm gradually led to more emotional involvement. I feel guilty as what began as fun seems to have turned into something real." He added, "If there are parts I need to take responsibility for, I will. Please understand that my sentences may be clumsy as I am German."

Previously, this netizen submitted a screenshot of a mobile messenger conversation claiming to be a chat with Lee Yi-kyung on a portal site blog, and the post quickly spread through online communities and SNS. In response, Lee Yi-kyung's agency, Sangyoung ENT, stated, "We are preparing legal action regarding the damage caused by the dissemination of false information and malicious rumors," and added, "Depending on the seriousness of this matter, we will assess the scale of direct and indirect damages caused by the dissemination of false information and take all necessary actions."