Byun Ki-soo, furious over 'fake news' about stomach cancer at 3 a.m.: "Can I file a lawsuit?"

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Comedian Byun Ki-soo expressed his displeasure over a false advertisement post that used his name and photo without permission.

On the 28th, Byun Ki-soo shared part of a conversation with a friend on his social media, along with a post stating, "I have never had stomach cancer."

According to the shared conversation, at 3 a.m., Byun Ki-soo sent a message to a friend about a blog post on a portal site that used his name and photo. The post contained the false claim that Byun Ki-soo had performed on stage even after undergoing stomach resection surgery, causing shock.

Byun Ki-soo told his friend, "Can I file a lawsuit over this? I have never had stomach cancer. I was contacted and felt extremely upset and offended."

He continued, "If my parents saw this, they would be deeply hurt. No matter how I think about it, this just doesn't seem right. I'm really upset."

Byun Ki-soo also vented his anger, saying, "It's chilling to think that people are writing posts claiming I had stomach cancer and overcame it, using my name and photo. Please, don't do this."

Meanwhile, Byun Ki-soo debuted as a special cast member on KBS in 2005 and led the golden age of KBS 2TV's "Gag Concert."

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