A mini-reunion of the Refund Sisters—Uhm Jung Hwa, Lee Hyori, and Hwasa—at singer Kim Jong Min’s wedding delighted fans this week, but the noticeable absence of Jessi, the fourth member, has stirred speculation and controversy online.
On April 21st KST, photos of Uhm Jung Hwa, Lee Hyori, and Hwasa attending Kim Jong Min’s wedding were shared through Lee Hyori’s personal channel. The trio, once part of the hit 2020 project group Refund Sisters on MBC’s ‘Hangout with Yoo’, showcased their unchanging beauty and strong bond, locking arms and smiling as they posed together at the event. Fans warmly welcomed the unexpected get-together.
However, the absence of Jessi at the reunion led some online users to speculate about a possible rift, with “cut ties” accusations surfacing. Jessi has been keeping a low profile following her involvement in a controversy last September, where she was reportedly linked to an incident involving the assault of a minor by someone in her entourage. Though she was not directly responsible, she was summoned for police questioning, and public sentiment has remained largely negative since.
Despite the lack of any official explanation or conflict among the members, the internet quickly jumped to conclusions, suggesting a fracture in the group’s friendship. Others criticized this narrative, expressing disappointment that a joyful reunion was being overshadowed by unfounded assumptions.
Meanwhile, fans have pointed out that Jessi may have opted out simply due to ongoing personal circumstances or media scrutiny—without it signifying any personal fallout with the other members.
Refund Sisters was a short-lived but wildly popular project group formed on ‘Hangout with Yoo’ in 2020. Their empowering single “DON’T TOUCH ME” dominated charts, with Yoo Jae Suk acting as the group’s fictional producer and Kim Jong Min serving as their manager—cementing a memorable team dynamic.
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