Gum singer Jessi has made an official statement following an incidence of assault with a male fan that has garnered a lot of attention lately. The incident allegedly happened on September 29, according to reports. An 18-year-old fan stated that post nicely requesting for a picture, he was hit by someone from Jessi’s entourage.
In a statement posted on her Instagram on October 12, Jessica addressed the situation, expressing regret and apologies.
She stated, “Hello, this is Jessi. First and foremost, I sincerely apologize for causing many people concerns with the recent assault reports. Recently, during a private gathering with acquaintances, a fan requested a photo. However, because it was late at night, I politely declined twice. At that moment, a nearby individual whom I had seen that night for the first time suddenly assaulted the fan. Because I also was too shocked by the sudden turn of events, I was not able to show my consideration toward the fan. Irrespective of the exact details of the incident, I express immense regret that the victim suffered from such an act of injustice, and I feel morally responsible.”
“Soon after the incident, my label and I contacted the mother of the victim, and we are currently working to ensure that the victim finds the culprit and receives a proper apology and due compensation and that the culprit faces proper punishment.”
She added, “We earnestly ask that you refrain from seeing this incident through a one-sided lens and from publishing reports based on suspicions.”
The confrontation took place in a back alley, per the Crime Chief report, after Jessi refused to pose for a picture, citing the late hour. The fan moved aside, but according to reports, a man from Jessi’s group approached him and suddenly punched him in the face. The victim claimed that after making an initial attempt to step in, Jessi eventually left the area, leaving him let down and disappointed.
Even though Jessi’s agency asserted that the attacker was only a producer’s friend and had no direct connection to her, the incident is still being looked into as the authorities follow up on leads to identify the perpetrator.
