Court Takes Action in Lee Yi Kyung Chat Controversy Case
South Korean actor Lee Yi Kyung, widely recognized for his role in the popular drama 'Marry My Husband,' has found himself at the center of a legal storm following a private chat controversy that has captured public attention. The situation has taken a significant turn as the court has now intervened with official legal measures against the individual responsible for spreading the allegations.
Legal Proceedings Intensify
According to reports from Dispatch published on November 24, the judicial system has stepped in to address the matter formally. The court issued a search and seizure warrant on November 21, authorizing a comprehensive investigation into the social media accounts used by the perpetrator. This legal action came after the actor filed an official complaint and lawsuit against the anonymous individual.
The warrant specifically targets two popular social media platforms where the accused maintained accounts. Both platforms have been cooperating fully with the investigation authorities. The primary objectives of the warrant include tracking the individual's online activities and obtaining crucial digital evidence such as IP addresses and log data associated with the accounts in question.
Origin of the Controversy
The controversy began on October 20 when an anonymous woman claiming to be from Germany initiated a series of social media posts targeting the actor. She shared what she presented as screenshots of sexually explicit messages allegedly exchanged with Lee Yi Kyung. The situation escalated when she published a blog post titled 'Revealing the Real Lee Yi Kyung,' which quickly gained traction online.
The actor's management agency responded promptly to these allegations, firmly denying all rumors and vowing to take strict legal action against the spread of false information. Despite these denials, the 'Welcome To Waikiki' star faced substantial public backlash, forcing him to temporarily withdraw from some of his professional commitments during the peak of the controversy.
Conflicting Statements and Resolution
Over the past month, the perpetrator has made several contradictory statements regarding the incident. Initially, she expressed regret about the entire situation and even admitted to fabricating the messages using artificial intelligence technology. However, in a surprising turn, she later claimed to possess concrete proof supporting her allegations.
Lee Yi Kyung broke his silence on the matter exactly one month after the incident, issuing an official statement on November 21. The actor clarified that the individual spreading the allegations was someone he didn't know personally and emphasized that he and his company were pursuing all available legal avenues to address the situation. He concluded his statement with a firm declaration: "The suspect will soon be identified."
The case highlights the growing concerns about digital misinformation and the misuse of AI technology to create false narratives about public figures. As the legal proceedings continue, the entertainment industry and fans await further developments in this high-profile case that has brought attention to the challenges celebrities face in the digital age.
