Actor Lee Yi-kyung’s agency, Sangyoung ENT, has filed a criminal complaint against an individual for spreading false rumors online about the actor.
In a statement released Monday, the agency said it had submitted evidence and a formal complaint to Seoul Gangnam Police Station, accusing the individual of defamation and spreading false information.
“We express deep regret over the situation,” the agency said. “Through our legal representatives, we have filed complaints against those responsible for posting and circulating false claims. There have been no settlement discussions or compensation attempts, nor will there be any going forward.”
Sangyoung ENT also warned that it would continue to take firm action against malicious comments and posts.
“We will keep monitoring and pursue legal measures without leniency against anyone who damages our artist’s reputation or dignity through malicious online activity,” it said. “We will do everything possible to defend our actor’s rights and reputation against baseless rumors.”
The controversy began when a social media user claimed that Lee had requested explicit photos and made inappropriate comments during a private conversation. The post quickly went viral, damaging the actor’s reputation.
After Sangyoung ENT denied the allegations as groundless, the accuser admitted that the messages were artificially generated using AI, saying the post had started as a prank and issued a public apology.
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