Accuser A Rebuts Lee Yi-kyung's Agency's Claims of Blackmail
Netizen 'A', who exposed actor Lee Yi-kyung's alleged inappropriate behavior, has released an additional statement. This comes after Lee Yi-kyung's agency stated that "A sent blackmailing emails demanding money." A countered, stating, "I did ask about money, but I didn't receive any," and "I didn't expose him because of money." A also clarified misunderstandings by revealing they are a German who self-studied Korean.
A's Initial Allegations, Lee Yi-kyung's Side Claims "False Information"
Previously, A alleged that Lee Yi-kyung sent messages containing sexually explicit content and requested photos of specific body parts.
In response, Lee Yi-kyung's agency, Sangyoung ENT, immediately refuted the claims. The agency stated, "We are preparing legal action against the spread of false information and malicious rumors."
Furthermore, the agency stated that A had already sent emails demanding money in connection with the content, implying blackmail. In other words, the agency's claim was that A's exposure was blackmail for monetary gain.
A's Rebuttal: "I Asked About Money, But It Wasn't Blackmail"
On October 20th, A posted an additional statement on their social media.
"Hello, this is the account that posted about Lee Yi-kyung earlier."
"Seeing the reactions, suddenly there's talk about me asking for money? I was surprised because it's the first time I'm hearing about it."
A stated they were surprised by the agency's claims of monetary demands and blackmail emails.
"I Did Ask About Money...But I Didn't Receive Any"
A explained the circumstances surrounding the money.
"I did ask once if he could give me money. I had money problems and couldn't ask my parents, so I asked him."
A admitted to asking Lee Yi-kyung for help when they were in a difficult financial situation. They explained that they couldn't bring themselves to ask their parents.
However, A emphasized the following:
"I didn't receive any money (from Lee Yi-kyung's side), and it hurt a lot that he just contacted me and asked the same things."
They requested money but didn't actually receive any. They also expressed feeling hurt that he contacted them and asked the same things despite the request for help.
"I'm Not Good at Asking People for Help"
A revealed that they have a personality that makes it difficult to ask for help.
"I'm not good at asking people for help, and it was such an uncomfortable thing because it was about money, so I haven't asked again since then."
They explained that asking for help because of money was uncomfortable, and they haven't asked again since.
"The Exposure is For Other Women"
A clarified the purpose of their exposure.
"The post I uploaded yesterday wasn't to get money, but to say those strong words so that other women don't get hurt."
The exposure was not to receive money, but to prevent other women from being harmed by Lee Yi-kyung's alleged inappropriate behavior.
This directly contradicts the agency's claim of "blackmail for monetary gain."
"I'm a German Who Has Been Self-Studying for 8 Years"
A also clarified their identity and Korean language skills.
"The reason why my Korean is bad and my spelling is weird is because I've been self-studying for 8 years and haven't studied with books or classes. I'm not a scammer, I'm a real German. I'm sorry that my spelling looks weird."
A explained that they are a German who has been self-studying Korean for 8 years and that their spelling may be incorrect because they have not taken systematic classes. They emphasized that they are a "real German" in response to some identity suspicions.
In fact, A's writing contained spacing and spelling errors, which they attribute to being a foreigner learning Korean on their own.
"I Didn't Know This Would Become So Big"
A concluded by saying:
"I haven't been able to read everything properly because I'm at work, but I hope there are no misunderstandings and that you don't touch my private life or anything."
"I didn't know this would become such a big deal."
They asked that their privacy not be invaded and stated that they did not expect the issue to become such a big controversy.
Summary of Both Sides' Claims
The current situation can be summarized as follows:
A's Claims:
Lee Yi-kyung sent inappropriate messages and requested nude photos.
They asked about money, but it wasn't for blackmail purposes.
They never actually received any money.
The exposure was to prevent other female victims.
They are a German who self-studied Korean.
Lee Yi-kyung's Agency's Claims:
A's exposure is false information.
A sent blackmailing emails demanding money.
They are preparing legal action.
What is the Truth?
Currently, there are only claims from both sides, and no clear evidence has been released. A claims to have released some KakaoTalk conversation content, but its authenticity has not been verified.
It seems that A did ask for money. However, whether it was for blackmail purposes or simply asking for help in a difficult situation is a matter of interpretation.
The important thing is whether Lee Yi-kyung's alleged inappropriate behavior actually occurred. If A's claims are true, Lee Yi-kyung's behavior is problematic regardless of whether money was requested. Conversely, if A's claims are false, it could constitute defamation.
Legal Battle Expected
Lee Yi-kyung's agency has already announced legal action. A legal battle is expected to follow.
The agency is likely to sue A for spreading false information and blackmail. Conversely, A may sue Lee Yi-kyung for sexual harassment.
The truth will be revealed in court. What is true will be determined through the evidence and testimony submitted by both sides.
The Public Awaits Lee Yi-kyung's Statement
Currently, the public is waiting for Lee Yi-kyung's direct statement. There is only the agency's position, and Lee Yi-kyung himself has not come forward to clarify.
In particular, as A has exposed specific conversation content, there is a growing demand for Lee Yi-kyung's own explanation.
A's Full Statement
The following is the full statement released by A:
Hello, this is the account that posted about Lee Yi-kyung earlier.
Seeing the reactions, suddenly there's talk about me asking for money?
I was surprised because it's the first time I'm hearing about it.
I did ask once if he could give me money. I had money problems and couldn't ask my parents, so I asked him.
I didn't receive any money, and it hurt a lot that he just contacted me and asked the same things. I'm not good at asking people for help, and it was such an uncomfortable thing because it was about money. I haven't asked again since then. The post I uploaded yesterday wasn't to get money, but to say those strong words so that other women don't get hurt.
The reason why my Korean is bad and my spelling is weird is because I've been self-studying for 8 years and haven't studied with books or classes. I'm not a scammer, I'm a real German. I'm sorry that my spelling looks weird.
I haven't been able to read everything properly because I'm at work, but I hope there are no misunderstandings and that you don't touch my private life or anything.
I didn't know this would become such a big deal.
The truth will surely be revealed. I hope it will be clarified in court whose claims are true.
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