Fan of (G)I-DLE Soojin Apologizes to Alleged Bullying Victim after Spreading Malicious Comments Online

A fan of (G)I-DLE member Soojin apologized to the alleged bullying victim after they were caught spreading malicious comments online. This comes after the family of the victim announced legal action against those spreading defamatory comments. Keep on reading to learn more.

(G)I-DLE Soojin Fan Apologizes to Alleged Bullying Victim for Spreading Malicious Comments

On Friday, May 21, a fan of (G)I-DLE member Soojin who was caught leaving malicious comments concerning the alleged bully victim, released an apology through an online community forum. The fan claimed that they were commenting as a fan at the start and had an immature and wrong perspective on the situation.

Soojin
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They stated that when they commented, they looked at the situation with bias and did not consider the sides of both parties. They soon realized what they did was actually slander and acknowledge that what they did was wrong. The fan then proceeded to apologize to the alleged bully victim.

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The fan states that they did not recognize the wounds that their words would cause ahead of time, and they sincerely apologize for hurting them. The fan apologizes for causing them to hurt a second time — the first time with Soojin and her alleged bullying, the second time with malicious comments.

The fan confesses that they are ashamed of their behavior because of how cowardly it makes them out to be.

Soojin
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Soojin's fans also revealed that they have reflected on their words and now realized how difficult it would be to make up for the vile words they spat out online.

How Did Netizens React to the Fan's Apology?

Many netizens did not believe the fan was genuinely remorseful for their actions, with many accusing the user of only apologizing to avoid legal action.

Soojin
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Many mocked the way the person apologized, claiming they were insincere. Other people hoped that despite the apology, the fan would still face legal action at the hands of the bully victim and their family. Meanwhile, some claimed the person's way of speaking proves they are not at all sorry for their actions.

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On Apr. 22, it was revealed that the first person who accused (G)I-DLE's Soojin of being a bully had pursued legal action against malicious comments.

According to legal representatives, A (the bully victim's older sister) had filed a lawsuit with the Seocho Police Station in Seoul against netizens for defamatory comments.

Soojin
(Photo : (G)I-DLE Twitter)

Cho Sun Hee, the head of the Blue Tree Foundation at the Young Violence Prevention foundation, was sympathetic to the bully victim and their family.

She noted that the victim suffered secondary attacks, such as cyberbullying, and they could have to endure this for life.

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Written by Alexa Lewis

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