On October 23, Jessi issued another apology for the assault controversy. Jessi posted the apology on her Instagram and expressed remorse for her negligence.
She wrote, "First I want to express my sincere apologies to the victim and his family for the harm caused by this incident. Despite this incident being a result of my actions, from the time it occurred until this very moment, my wrongful behavior, attitude, and lack of response have hurt not only the victim but many others as well, leaving them feeling betrayed and angry."
She continued, "I have regretted it thousands, even tens of thousands of times. If only I could go back to that moment. If only I had taken a picture with the victim, if I had been more proactive in protecting the victim, if I had gone to the police immediately, if I had offered a proper apology—perhaps the victim would not have suffered to this extent."
Jessi expressed deep remorse and continued to apologize. She concluded the letter by writing, "All of this is my responsibility. I fully understand that forgiveness cannot be granted with just a few words. However, even now, I will make every effort to correct my wrongs and help the victim recover. Though it’s far too late, I once again ask for forgiveness. I was wrong."
Full translation of Jessi's letter:
"This is Jessi.
First, I want to express my sincere apologies to the victim and their family for the harm caused by this incident.
Despite this incident being a result of my actions, from the time it occurred until this very moment, my wrongful behavior, attitude, and lack of response have hurt not only the victim but many others as well, leaving them feeling betrayed and angry.
I have regretted it thousands, even tens of thousands of times. If only I could go back to that moment. If only I had taken a picture with the victim, if I had been more proactive in protecting the victim, if I had gone to the police immediately, if I had offered a proper apology—perhaps the victim would not have suffered to this extent.
All of this is my responsibility.
I fully understand that forgiveness cannot be granted with just a few words. However, even now, I will make every effort to correct my wrongs and help the victim recover.
Though it’s far too late, I once again ask for forgiveness. I was wrong.
Sincerely, Jessi"
Meanwhile, Jessi became embroiled in the latest controversy after an assault incident that took place on September 29 in Apgujeong became public. At the time, Jessi's fan, who is a minor, approached the artist for a photo but was assaulted by a man who was part of Jessi's entourage.
Jessi has been heavily criticized for walking away from the assault, without defending her fan, all the while returning to the group for a drink afterward. Moreover, many netizens expressed disappointment with Jessi when she claimed she did not know the assailant and continued to divert the issue. Since then, Jessi has been facing severe malicious comments with some netizens leaving disturbing messages on her social media.
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