Actor Lee Yi-kyung made his first public appearance since being engulfed in private life rumors.
On the afternoon of the 6th, the 10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025 (10th Anniversary Asia Artist Awards 2025, hereafter "AAA 2025") was held at Kaohsiung National Stadium.
With Lee Jun-ho and Jang Won-young hosting the ceremony that day, actor Lee Yi-kyung went on stage after receiving the AAA Best Choice award.
Taking the stage, Lee Yi-kyung opened by saying, "I am actor Lee Yi-kyung," and added, "At the end of 2025, I sincerely thank the officials who gave me my voice and this award. And I want to convey my thanks to the head of my agency," before offering his greeting.
He continued, "It may not be a fitting thing to say at a festival, but if I speak with confidence: recently it felt like being hit by hail that wasn't in the weather forecast," and declared, "The suspect is sending apologies and requests for leniency to our company email. We will catch them no matter what."
He also said, "'SNL', are you watching? I'm off on Thursdays now. And I want to see Haha hyung and Woo-jae hyung. Thank you," before leaving the stage.
Meanwhile, Lee Yi-kyung was recently engulfed in a "private life rumor" that began with revelations by A, who identified himself as German. Lee Yi-kyung's side said it had sued A and declared a firm stance, saying "there is no settlement."
In the process, Lee Yi-kyung left Hangout With Yoo without even saying farewell, and his planned appearance on The Return of SUPERMAN, where he was to join as the first unmarried MC, fell through without him even showing his face. In response, Lee Yi-kyung poured out feelings of hurt and injustice and posted a scathing message, and ultimately Hangout With Yoo apologized to Lee Yi-kyung.
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