Japanese Woman Charged After Kissing BTS Member Jin

A Japanese woman in her 50s, identified as A, has been referred to the prosecution by the Songpa Police in Seoul for allegedly kissing Jin (진), a member of the globally renowned group BTS (방탄소년단), without consent. This incident occurred on June 13, 2022, during a fan event at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium, where Jin was participating in a hug event with 1,000 fans shortly after completing his military service. The unexpected kiss on Jin's cheek left him visibly startled and uncomfortable. Following the incident, it sparked a controversy among fans, leading to a report filed against A by a netizen. Although the police initially sought to investigate A, they decided to suspend the investigation in March due to the lengthy process expected, as A had returned to Japan. According to police regulations, investigations can be halted if a suspect remains abroad for over two months. Another woman, referred to as B, who is also accused of a similar act against Jin, remains untraceable, leaving her case in a suspended state.