Lee Lee-kyung, Confirmed as Lead in Korea-Japan Co-Production Drama 'Dream Stage' Amid Personal Life Rumors... Continuing Active Engagement Domestically and Internationally

Actor Lee Lee-kyung has been confirmed to be continuing his active engagements despite the recent controversy surrounding personal life rumors. On the 12th, Lee Lee-kyung showcased his vigorous activity by filming for a Korea-Japan co-production drama at Incheon International Airport.

Lee Lee-kyung has been cast as one of the main characters in the Japanese TBS drama 'Dream Stage', which is scheduled to air in January 2026, and it has been reported that he filmed the Korean segments alongside Japanese actor Nakamura Tomoya and actress Ha Yeon-soo on that day.

'Dream Stage' is a large-scale Korea-Japan co-production project jointly produced by Korea's CJ ENM and Japan's TBS, garnering significant interest from the industry. CJ ENM had previously agreed with the TBS Group to co-produce more than three dramas over the next three years, and 'Dream Stage' is seen as a result of this collaboration. Notably, Lee Lee-kyung's work on tvN's 'Marry My Husband' has been remade into a Japanese version this year, gaining immense popularity locally, which has helped him secure a high level of recognition in the Japanese market.

Lee Lee-kyung has also confirmed filming schedules for the Vietnamese film 'I Am Here', leading to a busy schedule traveling between domestic and international projects. This indicates that the recent personal life rumors have not had a substantial impact on his activities.

Previously, a netizen caused controversy by claiming to share message contents with Lee Lee-kyung on social media, but that netizen later deleted the post and apologized, stating that "All content was manipulated by AI". Lee Lee-kyung's agency, Sangyoung ENT, announced that they are taking legal action against the spread of false information and malicious rumors.

Meanwhile, Lee Lee-kyung has stepped down from some variety programs to focus on adjusting his schedule and concentrating on his projects, but it is known that he will continue to participate in 'I Am SOLO' and 'Brave Detectives 4'. Industry insiders have stated, "It seems that Lee Lee-kyung is making this choice to focus on filming dramas and movies," lending support to his career as an actor.