Korean-American rapper Jessi is about to make a comeback since stepping away from public actions final yr following an argument involving the assault of an 18-year-old fan.Jessi made her first public look at WATERBOMB Manila on Sunday. Throughout her set on the fashionable water and music pageant, she interacted with the gang and answered questions from followers and attendees. One fan requested the rapper whether or not she had plans for her comeback, to which Jessi replied that she can be returning to the Korean music scene “very quickly.””Very quickly, guys. Very quickly. I shall be dropping a number of songs,” she stated.Her efficiency at WATERBOMB Manila marked her first main look after disappearing from the general public eye final yr. The controversy began after an 18-year-old fan approached Jessi for a photograph whereas she was in Seoul’s Gangnam district. She politely declined, however the state of affairs rapidly escalated when a person, allegedly related to Jessi’s group, immediately assaulted the fan.Initially, the state of affairs led to vital backlash in opposition to Jessi, with some criticizing her dealing with of the incident. The rapper issued two public apologies, expressing deep remorse and vowing to “proper all of the wrongs.” Within the wake of the scandal, she additionally left her company.Nevertheless, because the investigation progressed, new particulars emerged. CCTV footage revealed that Jessi had truly tried to intervene and cease the altercation. On. 7, 2024, the Gangnam Police Station introduced that Jessi had been cleared of all prices associated to the incident. The police discovered no proof that she had participated within the assault or helped the perpetrator escape.
Regardless of being confirmed harmless, Jessi selected to take time away from the general public eye. She additionally remained silent on social media. That stated, the rapper hopped again on Instagram following her efficiency at WATERBOMB Manila, expressing gratitude to those that attended and supported information of her comeback.Previous to the controversy, Jessi’s final official music launch was her digital single “Gum.”