Lee Se Young has been cleared of sexual assault charges after the persons involved testify to rebuff the accusations against the "SNL Korea" comedian.
It can be remembered that Lee Se Young was mired in sexual assault controversy when she was spotted allegedly touching the private parts of B1A4 members. Not only that, fans also recalled previous encounters where the comedian reportedly did the same thing to INFINITE and Block B members.
Following the recent issue involving the B1A4 members, fans took the initiative to file charges against Lee Se Young for allegedly harassing the artists. The Mapo Police revealed they have received the sexual assault case against the comedian on Nov. 30, Soompi cited.
The station added the case was submitted by the fans through E-People. On Dec. 1, the B1A4 members reportedly gave their statements to the police regarding the sexual assault controversy.
Aside from B1A4, the Mapo Police said INFINITE and Block B members reportedly cooperated and provided their testimonies of the issue as well.
After over a month since B1A4's encounter with Lee Se Young on "SNL Korea," the Mapo Police has finally released the ruling on the issue, announcing that the sexual assault charges against the comedian have been dismissed," Allkpop noted.
"The members of B1A4, INFINITE, and Block B testified that Lee Se Young did not actually touch their private parts," the station announced.
The Mapo Police added the sexual assault case against Lee Se Young is now closed, stating that that there was no definite proof to indict the "SNL Korea" comedian.
On the other hand, FNC Entertainment released a statement following the dismissal of charges against their artist. "Lee Se Young has been cleared of all charges. However, she'll refrain from returning to promotions as she is taking time to reflect on a disgraceful incident," the label said.
Meanwhile, fans expressed their different opinions on the dismissal of the sexual assault case. Some of them speculated B1A4, INFINITE and Block B members were pressured to deny the controversy.
Other fans stated videos can be misleading, adding that netizens should give Lee Se Young the benefit of the doubt.
