[Comprehensive] "Sexually Harassing Women and Assaulting People" Lee Geun, Will He Clarify His Position?

Sex Crimes and Violent Incidents... Lee Geun's Past Criminal Records Spread Widely
Only Sharing Daily Life on SNS Without Official Statement

Captain Lee Geun / Photo by YouTube screen capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] Former Captain Lee Geun, who gained fame through the YouTube content 'Fake Men,' has admitted to allegations of sexual crimes, causing a stir. Now, allegations of past assault charges have also surfaced. Companies that featured Lee Geun as an advertising model have suspended their advertisements, as various past criminal records involving Lee Geun have sparked controversy.

Kim Yong-ho, a former entertainment reporter turned YouTuber, revealed on the night of the 13th on his YouTube channel 'Kim Yong-ho Entertainment Chief' that "Lee Geun has another criminal record besides the sexual crime," and disclosed summary order information from the Supreme Court.

Kim said, "The case is assault. The assault occurred in 2015," adding, "I intended to reveal the judgment document on today's broadcast, but since it was a summary case, I could not obtain the judgment document online, so I applied to the court for the issuance of the judgment document. It will be disclosed soon."

Regarding Lee Geun’s assault case, he said, "I have received several tips about Lee Geun’s 2015 assault case," and added, "Lee Geun claimed to be a UDT (Republic of Korea Navy Special Warfare Unit) member and, strictly speaking, a combat soldier. This person drank alcohol and assaulted someone." He continued, "He sexually harassed a woman and assaulted people. Is this person’s character okay? Is there no problem?"

Lotteeria advertisement featuring Captain Lee Geun as the model. The advertisement has been completely removed. Photo by Lotteeria YouTube capture

Earlier, on the 11th, Kim revealed, "Captain Lee Geun is a 'sex crime offender,'" and disclosed a guilty verdict document. According to the judgment, the Seoul Central District Court sentenced Lee Geun to a fine of 2 million KRW in November 2018 for sexual harassment charges and ordered him to complete 40 hours of a sexual violence treatment program.

Lee Geun was accused of grabbing the buttocks of a 24-year-old female victim in the hallway in front of the storage room on the second basement floor of a club in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, at 1:53 a.m. on November 26, 2017.

Regarding this, Lee Geun stated, "It is true that I was punished for sexual harassment, but I clearly did not commit any harassment," adding, "I had no choice but to follow the court's judgment, but I feel extremely wronged in light of my own conscience, and I cannot accept it; it is regrettable and terrible."

Following the revelation of Lee Geun’s sexual harassment record, Lotteria deleted advertisements featuring Captain Lee Geun. Lotteria announced that they removed content related to Captain Lee Geun from their official YouTube channel, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media platforms.

Captain Lee Geun, who admitted to allegations of sexual assault, shared photos enjoying his leisure time on his Instagram. Photo by Lee Geun

Meanwhile, Lee Geun, who is now embroiled in allegations of sexual crimes and assault, has not made any statements. He is currently only sharing glimpses of his daily life, such as drinking alcohol, through his Instagram.

In the early morning of the 14th, Lee Geun posted a photo on Instagram sitting with a cat on his leg. He added hashtags '#LeeGeunCaptain #LeeGeun #KENRHEE #ROKSEAL #UDTSEAL #UDT' and greeted, "Have a pleasant night, everyone."

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