The TVING hip-hop survival show “RAP:PUBLIC” has announced the removal of rapper KOALA from its episodes following his involvement in a recent assault incident. Starting from Episode 4, KOALA’s footage will be edited out of the series due to his role in a physical altercation involving an underage fan of Jessi.
Incident Details and KOALA’s Role
The incident, which took place on September 29 in Gangnam, Seoul, involved an underage fan (identified as A) who approached Jessi for a photo. However, instead of a fan interaction, the request led to an altercation. KOALA was allegedly the first to confront and threaten the fan, pushing them in the stomach and using his head to intimidate them further. Jessi herself tried to intervene to stop the conflict but eventually left the scene. Following the incident, Jessi clarified that she did not know the person involved in the attack.
CCTV footage of the confrontation was later released, confirming KOALA’s involvement. The footage has since drawn public attention and concern, particularly due to KOALA’s prior affiliation with Jessi, including his contributions to several of her well-known tracks.
KOALA’s Connection to Jessi’s Music
KOALA is recognized for his contributions to Jessi’s hit songs such as “What Type of X,” “Cold Blooded,” and “NUNU NANA.” His involvement in these productions and his recent actions have left many fans shocked and disappointed.
In response to the growing controversy, a “RAP:PUBLIC” representative confirmed on October 25 that KOALA’s scenes would be removed from future episodes.
The representative stated: “From episode 4 onwards, the footage involving KOALA has been edited out. Future episodes will also be edited accordingly.”
Public Reaction
The decision to edit out KOALA has garnered mixed responses from viewers and fans. While some support the show’s prompt response to the incident, others are concerned about the impact this might have on the show’s overall production and quality. The situation has also prompted a wider discussion around behavior in the industry, with fans voicing both frustration and disappointment.
Fan comments included:
- “He was great on the show, but this behavior is unacceptable.”
- “Disappointed that someone so talented would act like this.”
- “Editing him out is the right call.”
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