Jessi, the renowned K-pop soloist, is facing immense backlash after an incident involving the assault of a teenage fan. The controversy quickly escalated, leading to death threats being directed toward the artist. On October 23, Jessi took to Instagram to address the hateful messages and call for an end to the threats.
The Assault Controversy: What Happened?
The controversy began on September 29, when a teenage fan approached Jessi for a selfie in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. According to CCTV footage, the fan was suddenly attacked by a man who was with her. Although Jessi attempted to intervene and stop the situation, she left the scene shortly after the incident.
“I did not know him. I just met him that night for the first time,” Jessi said when questioned by authorities about her involvement.
Despite her claims of not knowing the assailant, netizens criticized Jessi, accusing her of being a bystander. As the situation unfolded online, the singer became a target of hate, with accusations surfacing from both fans and critics alike.
Jessi’s Plea to Anti-Fans: “Please Stop…”
In response to the growing hate and death threats, Jessi took a stand. On October 23, she shared a disturbing comment on her Instagram, where one user wished for her to take her own life.
“The best news would be that she committed suic!de by taking medicines, that would be good news. So I’ll be waiting for it,” the comment read.
Jessi, distressed by the hateful messages, captioned her post with a simple plea: “Please Stop…” Her fans quickly rallied behind her, urging anti-fans to stop the threats. Supporters from various K-pop fandoms also voiced their opinions, reminding others of Jessi’s positive role in defending other artists during controversies.
See Jessi’s Instagram story and fan reactions here:
Following the fan assault incident, the police responded swiftly after receiving a report from the victim. When officers arrived, they spotted Jessi and her acquaintances at a distance and questioned her regarding the incident. Jessi maintained that she had no prior relationship with the man who attacked the fan.
As the controversy spread, Jessi took to social media to issue a public apology. She reiterated that she had only met the perpetrator that night and vowed to take legal action to bring him to justice.
“I promise to find the culprit and hold him accountable under the law,” Jessi said in her apology.
Past Allegations Add Fuel to the Fire
The situation became even more complicated when a past allegation from 2013 resurfaced. An alleged victim claimed that she had been assaulted by Jessi and her entourage at a club in Itaewon, further igniting controversy. This older claim, though unproven, has added to the current scrutiny surrounding the singer.
As the backlash continues, Jessi is facing significant pressure from both fans and critics, and the situation has brought to light the darker side of fame in the K-pop industry.
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