Lee Byung-hun's ex-girlfriend says will be "more severe"

A Korean-Canadian woman, who recently sued Hallyu star Lee Byung-hun for allegedly alluring her into a sexual relationship on false promises of marriage, said she will take even stronger action against the actor.

The woman, Lee Byung-hun's ex-girlfriend identified by her last name Kwon, made the remark during a recent interview with Fuji TV where all of her facial features except for her eyes were exposed on the screen. The interview has reportedly been posted on popular video-sharing website Youtube.

During the interview, Kwon was quoted as saying that she "plans to be more severe" because she is "angry that he described himself as a victim", referring to the letter Lee publicly wrote to fans about the incident.

In the letter, the actor had written that he wants to leave the two's past relationship as "a special and dear memory".

Kwon had filed a lawsuit to the Seoul Central District Court on December 8, demanding 100 million won (approximately 87,000 in U.S. dollars) in compensation for physical and psychological damages she has suffered from the relationship. Several days later, she also accused the actor of taking part in heavy illegal gambling overseas.

Kwon was questioned by the Korean authorities on December 15 regarding her accusations. Lee, who is also countersuing for libel through legal representative Kim & Chang, is expected to appear at the prosecutors office next week.

The 39-year-old actor has starred in numerous Korean dramas and films, including the recent blockbuster TV series "Iris" which ended last week. He also debuted in Hollywood this year with a supporting role in "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" alongside Channing Tatum and Sienna Miller and starred in action thriller "I Come with the Rain" with Josh Hartnett and Takuya Kimura.

Lee attended the "Four Great Kings of Hallyu" fan meeting at Tokyo Dome last Thursday with three other Hallyu stars -- Jang Dong-gun, Won Bin and Song Seung-hun.

Reporter : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr