Lee Kyung-sil clarifies 'expensive egg controversy': "Public opinion made it seem like I committed fraud... no profits for my son"

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Comedian Lee Kyung-sil addressed the past 'expensive egg controversy'.

On the 24th, a video titled "Spicy and Spicy! We invited the comedians who make you lose your breath with Mala-flavored talk!" was released on the YouTube channel 'B-grade Studio'.

In the video, Lee Kyung-sil, while introducing herself, was asked, "Did the egg incident get resolved well?" She corrected, "It's not 'egg' (계란), it's 'chicken egg' (달걀)."

Lee Kyung-sil said, "I also wanted to talk about these eggs somewhere," adding, "I couldn't speak up because I feared it would become controversial. Public opinion made it seem like I committed fraud with eggs, but the business owner is a long-time acquaintance of mine. He is a long-time friend who has spent one-third of his life researching only egg feed. That's why those eggs are excellent," she began.

Continuing, Lee Kyung-sil explained, "I provided him with business capital. When he faced some difficulties and I gave him money, he suggested we become co-representatives together. I refused at the time. Around then, my son appeared on TV Chosun's 'Chosun's Lover' and was shown doing delivery driving. So he suggested, 'Why not list my son as a co-representative?' I thought, 'Even if we don't make money now, it would be good if my son earns money later.' About two years have passed since then."

Furthermore, Lee Kyung-sil stated, "He sent me eggs, and I didn't just eat them myself; I sent them to acquaintances. After Cho Hye-ryun ate them, she said they were delicious and thanked me, so she posted them on Instagram. Someone saw that and asked, 'This is egg number 4 with a traceability number. Are you receiving money for this?' But I can say with full confidence: even eggs sold by major corporations with traceability number 4 sometimes fetch higher prices than this."

Regarding the controversy involving her son, Lee Kyung-sil said, "My son was in the military, and because he was listed as the representative of the egg company, people attacked me, saying soldiers cannot engage in business. I am truly sorry, but not a single won has ever been deposited into my son's bank account. When my son joined the military, public opinion was strong, and the Ministry of National Defense even conducted an investigation. However, since no money was deposited into his account, he was cleared of any wrongdoing."

Lee Kyung-sil added, "In the end, that online business has now closed. I am still eating eggs well."

Previously, last year, Lee Kyung-sil's sold eggs became the subject of controversy over their high prices, and her son, Son Bo-seung, who is serving as a standing reserve officer, was listed as the representative on the official website, raising suspicions that this violated the Military Service Act's prohibition on profit-making activities during active duty.

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