ØHENRY's Defense of Jessi

In a dramatic turn of events, singer ØHENRY has come forward to defend fellow artist Jessi following the unsettling fan assault situation that unfolded recently.

The Incident Details

On October 28, ØHENRY took to social media to share his experience as a witness to the incident, during which he was also featured in a video that emerged that night. According to ØHENRY, he had been enjoying an evening at Courte Cafe in Gangnam with a group of industry friends, where he crossed paths with Jessi and other acquaintances. When the café closed, the group of twelve decided to head out for late-night snacks, only to find themselves surrounded by eager fans seeking photos with Jessi, a request she graciously fulfilled despite the growing crowd.

A Disturbing Turn of Events

As the evening progressed, ØHENRY details how their group started to disperse. He and Jessi chose to wait at a nearby 7-Eleven for their friends to regroup. While the majority of the group was intoxicated, ØHENRY and Jessi remained sober, allowing them to maintain a level of awareness of the ongoing situation.

Confrontation and Trauma

However, their quiet moment took a troubling turn when a male fan, accompanied by friends, approached Jessi for a photograph. Jessi, prioritizing the wellbeing of her intoxicated friend, politely declined the request. The male fan, undeterred, persisted in his harassment. As tensions rose, an unexpected confrontation ensued when a newcomer in their group—someone Jessi and ØHENRY had just met—suddenly punched the fan, leaving everyone stunned and ultimately traumatizing Jessi.

ØHENRY's Support for Jessi

ØHENRY made it clear that Jessi had acted appropriately throughout the ordeal. “I put this on everything I love; she did nothing wrong! I was there and saw everything firsthand,” he passionately asserted. He continued to criticize those suggesting otherwise, stating, “How can she control a crazy grown man she doesn’t even know? This narrative that she's a bad person is pure manipulation.”

Consequences for Jessi

In a compassionate gesture, ØHENRY ended his message by encouraging Jessi to “keep her head up” during this challenging time.

Backlash and Support

This controversy has had severe repercussions for Jessi. She faced police interrogation regarding the assault, which was captured on camera, despite the fact that the assailant was not connected to her in any way. Nonetheless, she received relentless backlash, forcing her to apologize publicly twice. Tragically, this incident has also strained her professional relationships, leading to her agency's decision to part ways with her.

Moving Forward

As Jessi navigates through this tumultuous period, fans and supporters rally around her in support, hoping she can overcome this scandal and reclaim her place in the industry. Will she bounce back stronger than ever? Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story!