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Woman Indicted on Indecent Assault Charge Over Alleged Kiss of BTS’s Jin

Prosecutors say the case stems from an alleged unsolicited kiss at a June 2024 fan event in Seoul.

Overview

  • The Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors’ Office says it indicted the woman without detention last Wednesday, disclosing the action on Monday.
  • The accused, identified in reports as a Japanese woman, allegedly kissed Jin on the cheek during a June 2024 fan event at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul.
  • Songpa Police initially booked her and sought questioning, but the investigation was paused in March.
  • The probe resumed after she voluntarily appeared, and police deemed the allegations valid before referring the case to prosecutors.
  • Authorities have not announced a court date or potential sentencing details.