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A German woman has accused South Korean actor Lee Yi-kyung of sending increasingly sexual messages over a period of 18 months, according to a report published by Chosunbiz on Wednesday.

The woman alleges a pattern of escalating unwanted communication from the actor. Details of the specific messages have not been publicly released, and the report does not include a response from Lee Yi-kyung or his representatives.

The allegations surface amid broader concerns regarding the exploitation of personal information of South Korean idols and celebrities. Soompi reported on Wednesday that “sasaengs,” obsessive fans, are increasingly utilizing social media platforms to buy and sell private information, raising privacy concerns within the entertainment industry.

Separately, actor Park Sung-hoon recently addressed a controversy surrounding his public image, according to a report from the Maeil Business Newspaper. The nature of Park’s controversy was not detailed in the report, but it indicates a heightened scrutiny of public figures within the South Korean entertainment landscape.

As of Wednesday afternoon, neither Lee Yi-kyung nor any associated entertainment agencies have issued a public statement regarding the accusations.