Lee Do-hyun, Fandom Gifted to Girlfriend? ... Denies 'Lovestagram' Suspicion

Actor Lee Do-hyun. Photo by Lee Do-hyun Instagram capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Actor Lee Do-hyun has denied allegations of 'love stagram' (the act of showing off affection with a partner on the social network Instagram) amid the controversy.

Lee Do-hyun's agency, Yuehua Entertainment, stated on the 2nd, "This happened about three years ago, and the hat shown in the post was just a photo taken when close acquaintances tried on hats together at a gathering," adding, "The photo was deleted at the time from SNS to avoid misunderstandings."

Regarding the woman appearing in the post, they said, "She is not his girlfriend but one of Lee Do-hyun's close acquaintances."

Photo by Twitter capture.

On the same day, a post appeared on Twitter claiming that Lee Do-hyun gave a pig hat, which he received as a birthday gift from his fandom, to his girlfriend.

The netizen who wrote the post claimed, "During the 'birthday support' conducted by Lee Do-hyun's fandom 'Lee Do-rable' last October, the pig hat product was worn by Lee Do-hyun's girlfriend, who then posted a verification photo on SNS (social networking service)."

The netizen added, "Is there an actor whose girlfriend verifies birthday gifts? And an actor who even likes the post?" They uploaded a screenshot showing a woman wearing the pig hat and Lee Do-hyun's account liking the photo.

They continued, "He didn't show it on his private account but did on his main account. I was just worried that the relationship might be affected and said something concerning, but you deleted all the posts and then started a power struggle with fans. You are something else," targeting Lee Do-hyun.

Photo by Lee Dohyun Supporters 'LeeDorable' Twitter capture.

Following this, claims surged across various online communities that Lee Do-hyun is in a relationship and has been running a 'love stagram' by giving fans' gifts to his girlfriend.

Some fans even demanded refunds for the support money they had sent for Lee Do-hyun. The fandom that conducted Lee Do-hyun's 'birthday support' announced, "We are currently receiving refund requests and would like to inform you. Since the support has already been carried out, refunds are difficult, and we are considering donating the remaining amount to an abandoned dog organization," adding, "Lee Do-rable also plans not to proceed with any further support."

Meanwhile, Lee Do-hyun debuted in 2017 with the tvN drama 'Prison Playbook.' He then gained recognition through 'Thirty But Seventeen,' 'Clean with Passion for Now,' and 'Hotel Del Luna.' Currently, in his third year since debut, he is starring in his first lead role in JTBC's '18 Again.' He has also been selected as the male lead for KBS 2TV's 'Youth of May,' which will air next year.

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