Lee Yi-kyung's Privacy Rumors: Accuser Releases Additional Evidence, Truth Battle Continues
The truth battle continues as 'A', who exposed actor Lee Yi-kyung's privacy rumors, has released additional evidence. On October 21st, 'A' posted a screen recording of DMs exchanged with Lee Yi-kyung's official Instagram account on their blog. The video, accompanied by the explanation, "I'm posting this screen recording because everyone asked me to see it. It's the real account," is further amplifying the controversy.
Instagram DM Screen Recording Released
'A' released additional evidence through their blog on October 21st.
"I'm posting this screen recording because everyone asked me to see it. It's the real account."
The released video shows the conversation history between the two when the message button on Lee Yi-kyung's official Instagram account is clicked.
After suspicions were raised that the previously released captured image could be fabricated, 'A' released a screen recording showing the DM contents while manipulating the Instagram app in real-time.
The video includes the process of clicking the message button on Lee Yi-kyung's official Instagram account (@actor_leeeeee2) and the conversation history, seemingly attempting to prove that this is an actual conversation with Lee Yi-kyung.
"Tried to Borrow 500,000 Won, But Never Received It"
In response to 'A's video release, one netizen asked:
"Why did you ask for money? You told them not to touch your private life, but why are you exposing other people's private life arbitrarily? It's illegal in Korea."
In response, 'A' explained in detail about the request for money.
"Last year, I was very short on money, so I asked if I could borrow 500,000 won. I was going to pay it back, and I never received money from that person. Since then, I haven't asked for money again or asked if they could lend me money. I continued to contact them with an apologetic heart."
According to 'A's explanation:
Last year, I was short on money, so I asked if I could borrow 500,000 won.
It was a loan, and I was going to pay it back.
I never actually received the money.
I haven't asked for money since then.
I continued to contact them with an apologetic heart.
This is a different explanation from the agency's claim of "threatening with monetary demands." 'A' emphasized that it was not a threat but simply asking for help in a difficult situation, and that they did not actually receive the money.
Explanation of How the Photos Were Sent
'A' also explained about sending body photos.
"They were curious about what I looked like."
"At first, I covered the chest area with flower emoticons, but they asked me to show them, so I sent them the photo as is."
According to 'A's explanation, they initially sent a photo with a part of their body covered with emoticons, but the other party (Lee Yi-kyung) kept asking, so they sent an uncovered photo.
This seems to be an explanation to emphasize that 'A' did not voluntarily send nude photos, but sent them at the request of the other party.
Shocking Conversation Content Previously Released
Previously, on October 20th, 'A' posted an article titled 'Exposing Lee Yi-kyung's Real Self.'
The released content included KakaoTalk and Instagram DMs exchanged with the other party, who claimed to be Lee Yi-kyung. It was shocking to see that Lee Yi-kyung asked a woman for body photos and made abusive, sexually harassing, and lewd remarks.
Specifically:
Questions about breast size
Explicit sexual remarks such as "I'll do XX for you."
Request for body photos
Messages containing obscene talk
The release of these contents has greatly damaged Lee Yi-kyung's image.
"Not Because of Money, But to Prevent Other Female Victims"
'A' reiterated the purpose of their exposure.
"The post I uploaded yesterday was not to ask for money, but to prevent other women from being harmed."
The purpose of the exposure was purely to prevent other women from suffering the same damage, not for financial gain.
"I am German"
'A' also explained about the suspicions about their identity.
"I've been self-studying Korean for 8 years, and I've never studied it with books or classes, so that's why. I'm not a scammer, I'm a real German."
Regarding the criticism that 'A's spelling and sentence structure are strange, they explained that it is because they are a German who learned Korean on their own.
"I hope you don't touch my private life or anything. I didn't know this would get so big."
'A' asked for their privacy to be protected and said that they did not know this would get so big.
Agency: "Threatening Emails 5 Months Ago, Received Apology at the Time"
Lee Yi-kyung's agency, Sangyoung ENT, has indicated legal action. In particular, they stated that they have been receiving threatening emails from 'A' for 5 months.
The agency explained to Star News as follows:
"About 5 months ago, 'A' sent a threatening email to the company email."
"At the time, the threatening email contained similar content (to the blog post), and when we said we would take legal action, the distributor apologized, saying, 'It was false.' We settled it internally and quietly, but the false information dissemination post has resurfaced."
"We have no choice but to take legal action."
To summarize the agency's claims:
Received threatening emails from 'A' 5 months ago
'A' admitted that it was false and apologized when legal action was threatened
Settled quietly internally
But recently, the same content was released again
Therefore, we have no choice but to take legal action
The agency's main claim is that "'A' already admitted that it was false and apologized 5 months ago."
Key Issues in Both Sides' Arguments
The key issues in both sides' arguments are as follows:
'A's claim:
The released DMs are actual conversations with Lee Yi-kyung
Proven by Instagram screen recording
Tried to borrow 500,000 won but did not receive it
Not for the purpose of blackmail, but to prevent other female victims
German and self-studying Korean
Agency's claim:
Received threatening emails 5 months ago
'A' admitted that it was false and apologized at the time
Settled quietly internally
Recently released the same content again
Legal action planned
The Existence of the "Apology Email" is Key
The key to this controversy is whether the "apology email from 'A' 5 months ago," claimed by the agency, actually exists.
If the agency releases this email, 'A's credibility will be greatly damaged because they admitted to false information once and then made the same claim again.
Conversely, if the agency cannot release this email, questions may be raised about the agency's claims.
Can Screen Recordings Also Be Fabricated?
The Instagram DM screen recording released by 'A' is also not a complete proof. Technically, screen recordings can also be fabricated.
However, it is much more difficult to fabricate than a general captured image, and the fact that the app is being manipulated in real-time makes it more credible.
Lee Yi-kyung's Recent Activities
Meanwhile, Lee Yi-kyung is appearing on MBC's entertainment show 'Hangout with Yoo?' Recently, he was selected as the MC for KBS 2TV's entertainment show 'The Return of Superman,' which will premiere on the 12th of next month.
The privacy rumors that have erupted in this situation are expected to have a significant impact on Lee Yi-kyung's activities. In particular, 'The Return of Superman' is a family entertainment show, and a clean image is important.
The Truth in Court
In the end, the truth of this controversy is likely to be revealed in court. The agency has already announced legal action, and 'A' is also continuing to release evidence to prove that their claims are true.
The following will be verified in court:
The authenticity of the released DMs
The existence of the "apology email" 5 months ago
The nature of the monetary request (threat vs. simple request)
Verification of 'A's identity
Whatever the truth, I hope it will be clearly revealed.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/roadtowrestling
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