Controversial Actor Tries Radio Return, Faces Intense Backlash
Lee Yi Kyung is making a comeback despite his recent scandal.
On February 7, 2026 (KST), SBS PowerFM’s Cultwo Show announced that Lee Yi Kyung will be a special DJ for their broadcast on February 12, from 2 PM to 4 PM. The show said:
“Lee Yi Kyung is a familiar and welcome face. Enjoy his special DJ hosting through live listening and the ‘viewable radio.’ We also welcome lots of real-time text participation.”
This marks his first official return to entertainment about four months after a personal scandal shook his career.
The controversy began last October when a German woman claimed she had explicit conversations with Lee Yi Kyung. His agency pushed back strongly, saying:
“We are taking a strong stance against the spread of false information and malicious rumors.”
The woman first apologized, admitting she manipulated posts with AI, but reversed her statement soon after, making the situation more confusing.
Soon after the scandal broke, Lee Yi Kyung stepped down from his regular role on MBC’s Hangout With Yoo and withdrew from hosting KBS’s The Return of Superman.
Public reaction to his comeback is split. Some netizens say:
“Wasn’t he just involved in a controversy?”
“Is this really the right time for a comeback?”
“It feels sudden and unsettling.”
Others are already supporting him, commenting:
“I’m looking forward to it.”
“He has plenty of experience, so he’ll probably do well.”
Is this the comeback you support? Lee Yi Kyung returns to the airwaves amid ongoing division online.