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Japanese Woman Summoned for Alleged Unwanted Kiss of BTS Member Jin

South Korean police have launched an investigation into a fan accused of kissing Jin without consent during a 2024 fan event celebrating his military discharge.

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JANUARY 05: Jin of BTS arrives at the photo call for the 34th Golden Disc Awards on January 05, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea.
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Kim Seok-jin, of the South Korean pop band BTS, hosted a hugathon to mark the end of his military service

Overview

  • The incident occurred during a June 2024 free hug event in Seoul, where Jin greeted 1,000 fans after completing his mandatory military service.
  • Video footage shows Jin appearing visibly uncomfortable after the woman, reportedly in her 50s, kissed him on the cheek without his consent.
  • The woman later wrote about the encounter in a blog post, describing physical contact with Jin, which sparked public outrage among BTS fans.
  • An online complaint prompted South Korean authorities to open a sexual harassment investigation and summon the woman for questioning.
  • The woman, identified with assistance from Japanese police, has refused to appear for questioning, and her identity remains undisclosed due to privacy laws.