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SHINee’s Onew apologizes to fans for sexual harassment allegation
(S.M. Entertainment) |
In August, the singer was charged with allegedly touching a woman inappropriately at a club in Gangnam, Seoul.
“I am truly sorry for disappointing the fans who have been supporting me,” he wrote. “While taking a break from activities for the past four months, I reflected deeply on how much of a big disappointment I gave you and I blamed myself continuously.”
“I agonized on how I should apologize and how I should express my regret. I felt so sorry that I was cautious even about writing anything. It’s too late but I’m writing (to fans) now,” he wrote.
“From now on, I will try my best to become a person who is suitable for the name of SHINee whether that is a public matter or personal matter.”
(SHINee's official website) |
SHINee’s agency S.M. Entertainment said the incident stemmed from “a misunderstanding” and that the physical contact had been accidental while they were dancing on a stage drunk.
“The woman acknowledged that such incidents could happen under the influence of alcohol and withdrew the charge,” the agency said.
By Kim So-yeon (syk19372@heraldcorp.com)