On October 20, Lee Byung Hun left for the United States for his schedule as an honorary ambassador of tourism in California.  

On this day, his agency BH Entertainment stated to media outlet TV Report, "Lee Byung Hun will be leaving the country for his official schedule as California's honorary ambassador and for a photo shoot as originally planned.  In addition, there is a plan to hold a meeting for movie 'G.I. Joe' and his next project.  After completing his schedule, Lee Byung Hun plans to return to Korea in early to mid-November.  It is still up in the air regarding Lee Byung Hun's attendance in the second round of the trials."

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He was seen arriving at Incheon International Airport at 1:30 PM KST, 15 minutes after which he appeared before the media at 1:45.

Currently embroiled in a blackmailing controversy and lawsuit with model Lee Ji Yeon and GLAM's Dahee, he stood with composure before the reporters and made a public apology.

He said, "I want to say that I am sorry to the many people I've disappointed.  There are no words for the regret I truly felt when I saw that the reprimand I should have received as an individual surpassed that to spread harm on even my family and wife.  I will work hard so that my wife will recover from the hurt she received.  I will contentedly accept the reprimand that I personally deserve."

The second round will take place on November 11 at 2:00 PM at the Seoul Central District Court.