[Exclusive] Rapper Vinxen's Side: "Mentioning the Late Sulli and Jonghyun Was Wrong... Cheating and Dating Violence Are Rumors"

Rapper Vinxen Profile / Photo by Romantic Factory

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Sung-yeol] Rapper Vinxen recently apologized for mentioning the late Sulli and Jonghyun while explaining the controversies surrounding allegations of cheating and deceiving fans.

On the morning of the 16th, Vinxen's agency Romantic Factory released an official statement saying, "We would like to address the recent issues involving Vinxen."

The agency stated, "We directly confirmed with the woman who pointed out certain matters on her Instagram story, and she responded that she was not referring to Vinxen. We kindly ask that no more indiscriminate rumors be spread regarding this matter," clarifying the rumors about Vinxen.

They continued, "As these rumors spread, Vinxen received a large amount of threats and messages containing harsh words such as 'die.' Vinxen, who has been suffering from depression for a long time, was taking antidepressant medication and wrote the post on a secondary Instagram account, not his official account," the agency explained.

Furthermore, "Mentioning the deceased with inappropriate words during this process is undeniably Vinxen's fault. Vinxen deeply regrets this and is at a loss due to his remorse," they added.

The agency apologized, saying, "Both Vinxen and our company sincerely apologize to the family and fans of the deceased who were hurt by these remarks. Moving forward, we will pay closer attention to the artist's words and actions and take full responsibility in managing them. We apologize once again."

Rapper Vinxen's apology posted on Instagram / Photo by Vinxen Instagram capture

On the same morning, Vinxen posted an apology on his Instagram, stating, "Without any excuse, it was my fault to mention those individuals."

He said, "I regret and deeply reflect on having hurt many people by using my wounds as an excuse. I will make sure this never happens again. I want to apologize once more," expressing his remorse.

Previously, Vinxen faced allegations of cheating and dating violence from a woman on social networking services (SNS).

At the time, Vinxen posted, "That never happened, and misunderstandings with the involved parties have been cleared up. What I can give you is music and my love and gratitude toward you all. If you want to leave, leave; if you want to stay, stay. Please stop making me want to die. If you want me to die, just tell me to die," he wrote.

As criticism continued on SNS, Vinxen posted, "Yes, I am depressed. What am I supposed to do with my mind being like this since I was 14? Sulli, Jonghyun. Those who deceive after death are XX. If I die, please mock me," which sparked controversy.

The following is the full official statement from Vinxen's agency, Romantic Factory:

This is Romantic Factory, Vinxen's agency.

We would like to address the recent issues involving Vinxen.

First, regarding the claims made by a woman on her Instagram story about relationship issues being about Vinxen, we directly confirmed with the woman, and she responded that she was not referring to Vinxen. We kindly ask that no more indiscriminate rumors be spread regarding this matter.

Additionally, as these rumors spread, Vinxen received a large amount of threats and messages containing harsh words such as 'die.' Vinxen, who has been suffering from depression for a long time, was taking antidepressant medication and wrote the post on a secondary Instagram account, not his official account, while not being in a sound mental state.

Mentioning the deceased with inappropriate words during this process is undeniably Vinxen's fault. Vinxen deeply regrets this and is at a loss due to his remorse.

Both Vinxen and our company sincerely apologize to the family and fans of the deceased who were hurt by these remarks. Moving forward, we will pay closer attention to the artist's words and actions and take full responsibility in managing them. We apologize once again.

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