[Summary] "I Won't Regret Confessing Sexual Violence Victimization" Jang Jae-in Responds to Netizens' Support

Jang Jae-in Confesses Past Sexual Assault Experience
Netizens Wave of Support Saying "Thank You for Your Courage and Endurance"

Singer Jang Jae-in. Photo by Jang Jae-in Instagram post capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Singer Jang Jae-in responded to netizens' support after confessing to sexual violence and shared her feelings.

On the 22nd, Jang Jae-in posted on her Instagram story, "It's really hard after actually speaking out. My heart is restless, but I'm trying to calm myself by reading the comments. I'm just thankful."

She said, "(Usually) I try not to leave many posts because I worry I might seem complicated, but today I am writing a lot," adding, "Will I regret today? I think not anymore."

She continued, "By bringing up the story, it feels like the walls that secretly existed between me and my friends have been broken down, and I feel like I've gained roots I never dared to expect," and said, "Let's not add shame to such incidents anymore."

Earlier, Jang Jae-in had confessed to past sexual violence on her Instagram. She began, "I am posting this to celebrate the improvement from consistent psychological therapy, like a good night's sleep. My first seizure was at 17, and at 18, due to an incident I don't want to mention, severe anxiety, seizures, breathing difficulties, insomnia, anorexia, and binge eating started to follow."

She revealed, "Although I said I was getting treatment, finding the right doctor was not easy, and at that time, going to the hospital was considered a big flaw, so the treatment was even worse. Also, the environment I lived in probably played a big role in the symptoms."

Singer Jang Jae-in expressed gratitude for the continued support from netizens after she confessed to being a victim of sexual violence in the past. Photo by Jang Jae-in Instagram Story Capture

She added, "After the incident, I received news that the perpetrator was properly caught a year later. The person who did that to me was a peer male," and said, "Now that I am a bit older, I have the discernment, but I wonder if it wouldn't have been better if someone had told me that it wasn't my fault that this happened."

She continued, "More sexual violence victims than expected are living with shame and guilt despite being victims, just like I did," and added, "I gained strength and endured by seeing singers who went through the same thing as me."

She also said, "I hope this can be a source of strength for someone who has experienced the same or similar things."

Netizens who saw this sent messages of support through Jang Jae-in's Instagram. Comments filled with encouragement followed, such as "I hope you are always happy and healthy," "Thank you for breathing and singing. I hope you have peaceful and uneventful days," "Thank you for enduring through difficult times," and "Thank you for your great courage. Let's comfort and be comforted by each other and move forward together."

Meanwhile, Jang Jae-in became known through Mnet's 'Superstar K' Season 2. She was diagnosed with dystonia in 2013 and temporarily stopped broadcasting activities but has resumed her music career after battling the illness.

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