Famous Idol Opens Up About Being A Victim Of School Bullying, Says She Still Cries Without Realizing It
Singer Jeon Somi has raised concern after revealing she experienced school bullying during her school days.
On November 12, the YouTube channel “IMOS Jeon Somi” revealed Jeon Somi’s past experience as a victim of school violence.
Jeon Somi reacted with strong empathy to a fan’s story about being bullied in school. She said she, too, was subjected to group bullying after being elected class president following a transfer in the third grade of elementary school.
She said, “My reading card was damaged and there was trash in my indoor shoes,” describing the continuous harassment. She was reportedly even assaulted on her way home from school. The bullying she suffered in elementary school reportedly continued all the way through the sixth grade.
Jeon Somi said, “I’m bright now and doing well in the entertainment industry, but there are many times I cry without realizing it,” confessing that the past bullying remains a trauma. She then stressed to the fan who is a victim, “You should get counseling, or take care of your mind by making yourself happy.”
Jeon Somi recently met fans through the full-group activities of I.O.I.
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