An individual, referred to as 'A', has released additional video evidence on social media, asserting that the allegations against actor Lee Yi-kyung are not AI-generated fabrications.
On the 12th, 'A' posted a video on their social media account, stating, "If anyone still thinks this is AI, raise your hand. This is the last time. If this is true, then the rest of the chat must be real too, right? It's embarrassing, but I have no choice."
The video purportedly shows Instagram DM exchanges between 'A' and Lee Yi-kyung. According to the released content, 'A' first messaged Lee on January 26 of last year, saying, "You are my ideal type. Is it okay with a foreigner?" The account, claimed to be Lee's, responded, "Your Korean is really good. Which country are you in?"
When 'A' sent a voice message and a selfie, the alleged Lee account commented on a revealing photo, saying, "You covered it with flowers." 'A' claims the conversation escalated, with phrases like "Aren't you curious to show?", "It's amazing how this conversation went this far over a chest", "Are you shy?", "What's the size?", "E cup?", "Do you have a KakaoTalk ID?", and "Let's talk on KakaoTalk" included in the video.
However, the authenticity of the video and 'A's identity remain unverified. 'A' previously claimed the released videos and images were AI-generated but later retracted, stating all evidence was real, further fueling the controversy.
Following the controversy, Lee Yi-kyung stepped down from variety shows such as MBC's 'Hangout with Yoo' and KBS2's 'The Return of Superman'. Lee's representatives have filed a defamation lawsuit against 'A' for spreading false information, and they are currently awaiting the investigation results.
On the 6th, Lee Yi-kyung addressed the issue indirectly during his acceptance speech at the 'Asia Artist Awards 2025' held at the National Stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, where he won the Best Choice Award. He remarked, "It felt like being hit by unexpected hail," and added, "The suspect is asking for forgiveness and leniency through the company email, but I will see this through to the end." He concluded with a light-hearted note, "Is 'SNL Korea' watching? I now have Thursdays off. I miss Haha and Woo-jae."