Maple, who exposed JMS (Christian Gospel Mission) through Netflix's "I'm God" and "I'm a Survivor," left a lengthy message expressing her feelings.
On the 26th, Maple said, "I don't know how to describe myself when introducing myself, but my title might be 'the woman who revealed the truth about the cult JMS,' right? Most people who know me got to know my story through the Netflix documentary "I'm God" or "I'm a Survivor." I filed a lawsuit against JMS when I was 28 years old, which was three years ago, and I disclosed my face, real name, and details of my victimization. That's how I was able to bring down that large group with a 40-year history."
Maple, who escaped from JMS and exposed their sexual crimes, causing a stir in Korean society, recently published a book titled "Trace" containing her story.
She noted, "The story is already known, so why would I publish a book to tell that story again? After watching the documentary, you might still have many questions. You might think that cults or sexual victimization are far from you. I think it's because you don't know in detail what I went through." She continued, "In the book, I detailed the process from when I was 16 or 17 years old, when I was evangelized, through the brainwashing process, departure, and the lawsuit. My personal meaning is to write about that pain to整理 my thoughts and heal. I hope that seeing my footprints helps you realize, 'Oh, if I go that way, I could end up on the wrong path' and serves as a warning so you can avoid such harm."
Maple said, "We experience many things as we live. And as we go through those things, we leave traces. Other people or descendants see those traces and can refer to or learn from them. They have an impact. I hope that my footprint, this trace, can have a positive impact on people." She added, "Not only among cult groups but also among many manipulative groups, there are many in society. You can fall into them unknowingly. I hope you can avoid them, escape from them, or help those who have fallen into them. I truly wish this social issue, especially in Korea and worldwide, can be resolved. Thank you for your significant interest and support."
Recently, following Netflix's "I'm God," the documentary "I'm a Survivor" was released after two years, causing a social stir. The documentary series records four horrific incidents that shocked the Republic of Korea and the voices of survivors of that day that should not be repeated. It examined how our society and public authority have produced criminals, through Maple's struggle against JMS, which continues to operate even after the 2023 release of "I'm God," and the forces that protect it. Maple endured difficult times as a whistleblower and victim who exposed the sexual assault by the leader Jeong Myeong-seok.
Maple publicly revealed that she married Chinese star Fang Lishen earlier this year and is currently pregnant, expecting to give birth to a daughter in December.
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