Overview
- The blogger apologized on Oct. 22, stating she created the purported messages with AI and saying the posts began as a joke before spiraling.
- Alleged screenshots and screen recordings of sexually explicit chats, featuring Lee’s name and selfies, spread widely after an Oct. 20 blog post.
- Naver removed the original post within hours with a notice citing a rights violation, though reposts continued circulating on social platforms.
- Before recanting, the blogger released a video claiming the chats were tied to Lee’s verified Instagram account and said she had asked the agency for money only once.
- Lee’s agency, Sangyoung ENT, has called the claims false and says it is preparing legal action against the poster and re-distributors, alleging a prior extortion attempt.