After a postponement, the second round of trials for the alleged blackmailing case involving actor Lee Byung Hun, model Lee Ji Yeon, and GLAM's Dahee finally took place on November 24.
On this day, Lee Byung Hun made an appearance to testify against the two girls, who had attempted to blackmail him with videos of "lewd discussions" and more for 5 billion KRW (~ 5 million USD). The major issue of this trial was the relationship between Lee Byung Hun and Lee Ji Yeon, who stated her motive behind the crime: "I was dating Lee Byung Hun when he suddenly stopped contacting me, so I felt betrayed."
The trial was private under Lee Byung Hun's request, so it was not publicly revealed what kind of testimony the actor had given, but it seems likely he had denied once again any romantic affiliation with the model.
After the trial, Lee Byung Hun told the media, "I replied sincerely with the truth, so I will await the results."
In addition, twenty minutes before the trial began, he was revealed to have entered the Central District Court through the bookstore entrance and furtively hid from the press in the bathroom for about 15 minutes to speak in secret with his attorney.
Stay tuned for updates on this trial.
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