Due to the Prostitution Case of Lee Kyung Young, 'THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED' Drama is Threatened to be Boycotted by Korean Netizens

Kapanlagi.com - The drama 'THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED' has successfully caught the attention of Korean drama lovers. Many are impressed with the visual and acting talents of the cast.

However, behind the success of the drama, it turns out that one of the actors has been causing concern among Korean netizens. This actor named Lee Kyung Young was previously involved in a scandal of prostitution of underage children.

In the drama, Lee Kyung Young plays the role of Yeo Byeong Kyu, the father of Yeo Da Kyung (Han So Hee). Due to his case, 'THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED' drama has been criticized heavily and is threatened to be boycotted by netizens.

1. Underage Prostitution Case

In 2002, Lee Kyung Young was once arrested and involved in a trial for a case of underage prostitution. At that time, he invited the victim with the excuse of giving a role in one of the films.

This 60-year-old man admitted that he initially did not know that the victim, L, was underage. In the end, he was declared not guilty.

However, on the second occasion of having sexual relations with L, Lee Kyung Young only then realized L's age. He was sentenced to 10 months in prison. In 2011, he was released from prison and returned to acting.

2. Audiences Feel Uncomfortable

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Because of this case, Lee Kyung Young has been bombarded with various criticisms from Korean netizens. This drama is also threatened to be boycotted by netizens as they do not feel comfortable watching it.

However, until now, representatives from THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED or Lee Kyung Young have not responded to the criticisms from netizens.

(kpl/lmp)