Lee Kyung-sil Reported to Police Over Lee Je-hoon Sexual Harassment Controversy

College Student Reported for Indecency via Communication Media
Broadcast Review Committee Complaints... Replay of the Broadcast Suspended

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] Comedian Lee Kyung-sil, who recently caused controversy by making sexually harassing remarks about actor Lee Je-hoon on a radio broadcast, has been reported to the police.

According to a report by Maeil Business Newspaper on the 20th, a Yonsei University student identified as A filed a police report against actor Lee Kyung-sil for the crime of using a communication medium for obscenity through the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's 'Document 24' system the previous day. On the 17th, Lee caused a stir by making sexually harassing remarks while mentioning actor Lee Je-hoon's topless scene on SBS Radio's 'Escape at Two Cultwo Show.'

In the complaint, A stated, "By delivering words that cause sexual shame or disgust to the other party through the communication medium of radio with the purpose of arousing or satisfying one's or another person's sexual desire, the crime of using a communication medium for obscenity has been committed." He also cited a Supreme Court precedent, saying, "Causing sexual shame or disgust means going beyond mere embarrassment or discomfort to the victim and violating the sexual moral sense of an average person in society."

A said, "If a male MC made similar remarks toward a female guest, that male MC would carry the label of a sex offender for life," adding, "Considering the social awareness emphasizing gender equality, no one should have to hear sexual remarks from others online against their will."

Under the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes, performing obscene acts using a communication medium can result in imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of up to 5 million won.

Some citizens also filed complaints with the Korea Communications Standards Commission regarding the controversial 'Lee Kyung-sil remarks.' As the controversy continued to escalate, SBS made the 'Escape at Two Cultwo Show' video with visible radio on YouTube private and suspended the replay service.

O Se-rabi, writer (left)

Author Oh Serabi's Interpretation of "The Spicy Taste of Generation Z Men"

Meanwhile, regarding this situation, Oh Serabi, author of 'That Feminism Was Wrong,' who shifted from being an 'original feminist' to an 'anti-feminist,' stated on her social media, "If the gender were reversed and a male MC made a 'sex joke' (a slang term for sexual jokes), there would immediately be protests and chaos from feminist groups." Sharing the news of Lee Kyung-sil's police report, she interpreted, "In short, this is the spicy taste of Generation Z men. They no longer let things slide."

Lee Kyung-sil's side has not expressed any particular stance on the controversy so far. Currently, Lee Kyung-sil is playing the role of 'Polina' in the play 'The Seagull,' having finished performances in Seoul and preparing for regional performances.