She responds to the criticism and explains her side of the story

Jessi has spoken out regarding an alleged assault incident involving an 18-year-old fan. The situation, which took place on October 11, has drawn attention online after CCTV footage surfaced showing a fan approaching Jessi before being attacked by an unknown individual.

The Incident

According to reports, the teenage fan approached Jessi, hoping for a picture with the star. The footage revealed that shortly after, an unknown person allegedly assaulted the fan. While it is unclear who the attacker was, the situation led to a wave of criticism toward Jessi and those affiliated with her agency. Some netizens accused Jessi of failing to intervene and protect her fan.

Jessi’s Statement

In response to the growing backlash, Jessi took to Instagram in the early hours of October 12, KST, to clarify her stance. She expressed her sincere apologies and reiterated her agency’s previous comments. Jessi explained that she had declined the fan’s request for a photo due to the late hour but did not anticipate the incident that followed.

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“First of all, I sincerely apologize to everyone who may have been disturbed by the reports regarding the recent assault incident involving me.
… Since it was late at night, I politely declined twice, and in that moment, an incident occurred where the fan was suddenly assaulted by someone I met for the first time that day.”

She went on to express deep regret for how the situation unfolded, acknowledging that the fan suffered harm in an unjust manner. Jessi took responsibility for not stepping in and helping the fan during the altercation.

In her statement, Jessi assured fans and the public that she and her agency have been in contact with the victim’s family. They are actively working to ensure that the attacker is identified, apologizes, and faces the appropriate legal consequences.

“I feel a great sense of responsibility for my failure to intervene properly… both I and my agency have been in contact with the victim’s family and are working hard to help the victim bring the perpetrator to justice.”

Jessi also urged people to refrain from spreading unverified claims or speculative reports that could harm those involved further.

Initial Reactions and Controversy

When news of the incident first broke, many online users expressed disappointment with Jessi, criticizing her for allegedly not protecting her fan. However, Jessi’s explanation shed light on the rapid nature of the altercation and her own shock at what had transpired. The debate continues, with some supporting Jessi’s transparency and others remaining critical of how the situation was handled.

The investigation is still ongoing, and it remains to be seen how legal action will proceed. For now, Jessi has shown her willingness to take responsibility and support the victim in their pursuit of justice.

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