Dandi Makes Comeback to Main Career After Six Years: "Unexpected Wounds" [Star Issue]

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Composer Dandi (33, Ahn Jun-min), known for the hit song "Cute Song," who had suspended his activities due to a sexual assault controversy, has resumed his career after a six-year hiatus.

At 12:00 p.m. on the 29th, Dandi released his new single "Love Limit" through the music platform AURORA on major online music streaming sites.

"Love Limit" is Dandi's first new release in six years. His agency stated, "Having endured a long period while facing various unforeseen difficulties and wounds, he has risen again and expressed his experiences of pain and that time through music as his first song marking a new beginning." The agency added, "'Love Limit' is an emotional hip-hop ballad born from the unique concept that even love has limits. It expresses the moment when one gives their heart repeatedly for a loved one until there is no more love left to give, using the metaphor of 'exceeding the limit.' In particular, 'Love Limit' contains comfort not only for the simple sorrow of parting but also for those who have endured difficult times alone while suffering in love and being hurt by others. It captures Dandi's sincerity in seeking to soothe the hearts of those who have experienced similar pain through the message that 'you are not the only one.'"

Dandi shared, "Since I too have risen again after overcoming my wounds, I now want to at least slightly soothe the wounds of someone listening to my music. I want to make music for a long time that can comfort people having a hard day and give them the strength to rise again."

Dandi has worked as a producer, writing and composing various tracks including the globally popular "Cute Song," Kim Jong-min's "Save It and Run," Bad Kids' "Ear Slap," and "Want to Eat Ramen?" He has also released his own music, active as a hip-hop artist.

In 2020, Dandi was sentenced in the first instance to two years and six months in prison with a three-year suspended sentence on charges of raping a female acquaintance's younger sister.

Investigation results revealed that Dandi had raped B, the younger sister of female acquaintance A, while she was asleep at A's home after drinking alcohol. Although Dandi denied the charges during police investigation, DNA found on B's body led to his indictment in custody.

At the time, Criminal Division 11 of the Seoul Eastern District Court held a sentencing hearing for Dandi's charge of quasi-rape and found him guilty of all counts, sentencing him to "two years and six months in prison with a three-year suspended sentence." The court also ordered 160 hours of community service, completion of a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program, and a three-year employment restriction at institutions related to children and adolescents.

The court stated, "The victim's right to sexual self-determination was violated by this crime. The defendant denied the act in various law enforcement agencies until genetic testing revealed the crime, at which point he finally admitted it. During this process, the victim suffered additional pain." The court added that mitigating factors included the fact that the defendant had no other criminal record besides this incident and that the victim did not seek punishment.

The Prosecution Service had previously requested a three-year prison sentence for Dandi, along with completion of a sexual violence treatment program and an employment restriction order at institutions related to children and adolescents.

At the time, Dandi tearfully apologized to the victim, saying, "I hate myself for making such a mistake while drunk. I am deeply sorry to the victim, and I want to bow my head and apologize to my family as well."

Dandi is famous as a singer who debuted in 2010 with the single "Feel Sympathy" and as the producer who composed "Cute Song." He has also expanded his activities by producing tracks such as Bad Kids' "Ear Slap," and participated in Mnet's "Show Me The Money 4," "I Can See Your Voice," and TV Chosun's "Tomorrow is Mr. Trot."

In 2018, Dandi established SD Entertainment and launched the girl group Saturday, also working as a producer. However, he left SD Entertainment immediately after this incident broke out.

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