Lee Yi-kyung last appeared in Confidence Queen in a cameo role. His most recent lead role was in the drama Marry You, which was released last year.The actor became part of the variety show Hangout With Yoo three years ago. However, the show's production team recently confirmed that the actor is planning to step down from his role due to his schedule conflicts.The complete statement, as reported by Chosun Biz, reads:"We are speaking about Lee Yi-kyung's decision to leave the program. Lee Yi-kyung has had many concerns about participating in the program due to his schedule, including overseas commitments, and recently expressed his intention to leave."It continues:"The production team respected Lee Yi-kyung's opinion and, after discussion, decided to support each other's paths. We thank Lee Yi-kyung for showing passion despite his busy schedule."What is Lee Yi-kyung's upcoming drama? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWhile Lee Yi Kyung has decided to leave the TV show, the actor is very active in his acting career, with two projects lined up for release. His upcoming film Generational Regret is scheduled to release next year, with the actor taking on the lead role. As for the dramas, fans can see him in the lead role of the upcoming series It’s You, Out of the Blue. However, its release date hasn't been revealed yet.The actor gained major recognition from the series Marry My Husband and Secret Royal Inspector. Speaking of Marry My Husband, he said in a statement reported by Soompi:"Starting from when I first received the script, I was drawn to the fact that [Park Min Hwan] was an unambiguous, clear-cut bad character, and that was the aspect of the role I found most appealing."He reportedly added:"I made an effort to keep Park Min Hwan from coming off as merely a comedic character. In order to portray his two-faced nature in a dramatic way, I’m putting my focus on carefully controlling the balance between his tough and weak sides."He also appeared in support roles in many famous series, which include Desperate Mr. X, Partners for Justice, and Go Back Couple.Alongside, he also did a TV show this year, titled House of Girls, where he appeared as the main host, according to MyDramaList.The actor was recently caught up in a fake controversy after AI-generated chat screenshots falsely linked him to indecent behavior.However, the person later apologized through the statement reported by the Korea Times:"It all started as a joke, and I didn’t realize the posts would gain that much attention. As I kept writing and using AI-generated images, I began to believe it myself. I sincerely apologize for spreading malicious rumors about him."He reportedly added:"It started from admiration as a fan but turned into emotional over-identification. What began as fun became too real, and I now feel guilty. If there’s anything I need to take responsibility for, I will."With the recent announcement, fans are now waiting to see what new projects Lee Yi-kyung will be working on next.