Be it small or big, a rumour can affect a K-drama actor or K-pop idol’s career and mental peace. That is exactly what happened to Marry My Husband star Lee Yi-kyung after a woman accused him of inappropriate behaviour on texts. The story further kept changing. At first, the woman said the messages were real, then claimed they were made by AI, and later said that the actor forced her to write them. And now, After staying quiet for months, the actor has finally told his full side of the story. So, read on!
Marry My Husband Star Lee Yi Kyung Breaks Silence On S*xual Message Scandal
On November 21, 2025, Lee Yi-kyung posted a long message on his Instagram account along with a picture of his lawsuit papers. He stated that his agency told him not to speak until they hired a lawyer and filed an official complaint. A few days earlier, he went to Gangnam Police Station himself and reported the person for blackmail and spreading lies.
He wrote that he felt angry every single day. The accuser says she lives in Germany, but Lee Yi-kyung has never met or heard of her. Months ago, the same person already sent scary emails to his company. Back then, the company asked him to ignore it. This time, the false messages spread fast and disappeared in one day, but the damage was already done. Because of the rumour, he had to leave a popular variety show. He even stepped down willingly to protect the show.
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The actor also said that a show’s team edited out his part. In another show, they quietly replaced him without telling him. However, he wanted fans to know he is doing fine. Lee Yi-kyung said that he just finished a new movie and has more projects lined up. He promised that police will soon find the person behind the lies, even if he has to fly to Germany himself. He will not forgive hateful commenters either. In the end, he thanked everyone who believed in him and kept supporting him.
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