Overview
- Lee Yi-kyung said he filed a criminal complaint at Seoul’s Gangnam Police Station, alleging blackmail and defamation, and pledged no leniency for offenders.
- The posts at issue came from someone claiming to be a German citizen who shared alleged chats and images, apologized saying they were AI-generated, then later withdrew that claim before deleting accounts.
- The show’s production acknowledged it asked Lee to repeat the ‘noodle slurping’ bit and edited out his clarifying line, calling the request and edit mistakes and promising a review of practices.
- Producers said they initially recommended his departure due to the show’s weekly comedy format and that his agency later presented it as a voluntary exit for scheduling reasons.
- Lee said his other work remains on track, noting a recently completed film and ongoing projects including a Vietnamese film, an overseas drama and variety programs.