South Korean police have temporarily suspended their investigation into a Japanese woman who kissed BTS member Jin without his consent at a fan event, The case has been put on hold because the suspect is currently overseas and unavailable for questioning.
The incident took place on June 13, 2024, just a day after Jin completed his mandatory military service. During a special “Free Hug” event in Seoul’s Jamsil Indoor Stadium, where about 1,000 fans gathered to celebrate his return, the woman allegedly kissed him on the cheek without permission.
【衝撃】BTSのジンさんに無理やりキスした50代日本人女性、性暴行処罰法違反の疑いで出頭要請に
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女性は自身のブログに「首に唇が触れた。肌がとても柔らかかった」などと投稿していたという。
同じ日本人として恥ずかしいわ。#BTS #JIN #韓国pic.twitter.com/1ePYNtssA9 https://t.co/ULM7UwkNcT
This unexpected action sparked a massive backlash online, with many fans and netizens accusing her of sexual harassment. Some called for strict legal action, emphasizing the importance of consent even in public fan interactions.
After the event, the woman reportedly shared details of the moment on her blog, writing about how her lips touched Jin’s skin. This further fueled criticism, as many saw it as proof that the act was intentional.
. BTS' Jin Involved in Unwanted Kiss Incident at Fan Event.Following the complaints, the Songpa Police Station in Seoul launched an official investigation and summoned the woman for questioning, However, since she left South Korea and has remained abroad for more than two months, authorities have been unable to proceed with the case. According to South Korean regulations, investigations can be put on hold if the suspect is unavailable for an extended period.
Police have stated that they will reopen the case if the woman returns to South Korea and is available for questioning. For now, the investigation remains paused.
Meanwhile, Jin has not made any public statements regarding the matter, choosing instead to focus on his activities with BTS and personal projects after his military service, Fans continue to express their support for him, hoping that incidents like this will highlight the importance of personal boundaries, even in public events.
