Actor Go Kyung-pyo is taking a strong stance against rumors of sexual activity, and has shared some surprising news.

Go Kyung-pyo opened his mouth on the 8th on his Instagram by saying, “Since I‘ve received a lot of attention for something completely unrelated, I’d like to share some good news. I don‘t want to let this much attention go to waste. (A crisis can be an opportunity, an opportunity can be an opportunity).”

He said, “The filming for the first feature-length film, Lee Hee-mi, by the film production company I founded, ‘Filmer’, has ended. I will prepare well and hope to meet you all in theaters after editing and trying many more attempts.”

He continued, “For the enjoyment of those who love me, I’m currently filming two regular entertainment programs. Some of you may know the names of the programs, but I hope they‘ll be a surprise later, and I’ll participate in a fun and enjoyable way.” He also revealed his diverse activities, saying, “I‘m also planning a busking event with great singers in February, so please look forward to it.”

He then said, “There was so much good new news,” and “I was embarrassed because my name was mentioned in embarrassing and dirty rumors and because of all the crazy people who spread them as if they were true,” referencing the previous rumors of sexual activity, and added, “They say that Internet culture is getting ruined day by day, but when I see things like this over nothing, I worry about the many people who will be victimized in this way in the future.”

Finally, he emphasized his strong stance by saying, “I was touched by the fact that many people accepted it with common sense and did not get swayed. I will organize it well, set a somewhat just precedent, and respond strongly to those who call themselves subhuman.”

Recently, a rumor has spread through an online community that Go Kyung-pyo took photos of himself having sex in an unmanned photo booth.

In response, Go Kyung-pyo’s agency, CR&Company, announced that it would take ‘no leniency’ legal action, and Go Kyung-pyo also posted four photos on his Instagram story on the 7th with the message in English, “Don‘t worry. I’m not that crazy. We‘ll see what happens to (the people spreading the rumors)”.


[The following is Go Kyung-pyo’s full text]

Since I‘ve received so much attention for a completely unrelated matter, I’d like to share some good news. It‘s a shame to let this much attention slip away. (A crisis can be an opportunity, an opportunity can be an opportunity)

The film production company I founded, ‘Filmer’, has finished filming its first feature-length film, Lee Hee-mi. Now, I will prepare well, hoping to meet you all in the theater after editing and many attempts.

And for the enjoyment of those who love me, I am currently filming two regular entertainment programs. Some of you may know the names of the programs, but I hope there will be a surprise later on. I will participate in a fun and enjoyable way!!

And also! I am planning a busking event with great singers in February, so please look forward to it.

There was so much new and enjoyable news.

I was embarrassed because my name was mentioned in dirty rumors and many crazy people spread them as if they were true.

They say that Internet culture is getting worse day by day, but when I see things like this happen for nothing, I worry about the many people who will suffer this kind of damage in the future.

Still, I was touched by the fact that many people accepted it with common sense and did not get swayed. I will organize it well and leave a somewhat just precedent and respond strongly to those who call themselves subhuman.

I wish you a happy new year and hope you are full of health and happiness.

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com