Singer and rapper JESSI released a statement on her social media on Monday, breaking a month of silence after police dropped charges against her over her alleged involvement in a November 7 assault.
JESSI posted an Instagram story, which can be viewed for 24 hours, to celebrate the 19th anniversary of her debut and shared her feelings about the latest incident with her fans.
“To my JEBBIES (Jessi’s fans), thank you for being a part of this journey with me”
“Your unwavering faith and support through the ups and downs of my career means the world to me. I truly wouldn’t be here without you. Life is a journey, and with it comes ups and downs – never a steady, predictable path,” JESSI continued, seemingly referring to the latest issue regarding her fan being assaulted.
JESSI came under fire after local news outlet JTBC reported on October 11 that she fled the scene where her fan was assaulted by a man allegedly from her entourage on September 29.
“Together, we have been through this roller coaster, and I am so grateful to have had you by my side. I have become a woman who navigates this industry. The challenges I have faced have taught me that no one knows my heart and struggles better than I do,” JESSI added.
The victim of the assault filed a complaint against JESSI and three others involved in the incident, and a netizen filed a complaint against JESSI for harboring and aiding the assailant’s escape. When questioned by police on October 16, JESSI said she did not know the assailant and that this was her first time meeting him. The Taiwanese assailant left Korea three days after the incident, according to police.
JESSI issued two apologies on her Instagram in October, vowing to rectify the situation.
The Gangnam Police Station in Seoul cleared rapper JESSI of the charges on November 7, citing insufficient evidence. Among JESSI’s entourage, producer Koala was charged with assault and sent to prosecutors.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
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