Japanese Woman Summoned by South Korean Police for Kissing BTS Member Jin Without Consent

The incident occurred during a 2024 fan event in Seoul celebrating Jin's military discharge, leading to allegations of sexual harassment.

South Korean police have summoned a Japanese woman in her 50s for questioning over allegations of kissing BTS member Jin without his consent during a free hug event in June 2024.
The incident, which took place a day after Jin completed his mandatory military service, was captured in a viral video showing the K-pop star appearing visibly uncomfortable.
An online complaint filed by a fan prompted the investigation, with the woman reportedly refusing to cooperate despite being identified with assistance from Japanese authorities.
The woman allegedly wrote about the encounter on her blog, describing physical contact with Jin, which has further fueled public backlash from BTS fans, known as the 'Army.'
Jin, the oldest member of BTS, had organized the event to celebrate his military discharge and the group's 11-year anniversary, drawing approximately 1,000 attendees.