Sat May 10 07:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Japanese Woman Sent to Prosecutors for Allegedly Kissing BTS Member Jin
**SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA** – A Japanese woman in her 50s has been referred to prosecutors in South Korea on charges of violating the Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, Seoul police announced today. The woman is accused of forcibly kissing Jin, a member of the globally renowned K-pop group BTS, during a fan event last June.
The incident, which occurred at a free hug event attended by approximately 1,000 fans in Seoul, immediately following Jin’s completion of mandatory military service, sparked outrage online after photos circulated on social media. The woman allegedly kissed Jin on the cheek without his consent.
Following a criminal complaint, South Korean police launched an investigation, seeking assistance from Japanese authorities via Interpol to identify the suspect. The woman subsequently entered South Korea and voluntarily presented herself to police.
While a second woman is also suspected of similar actions during the same event, investigations into her case have been suspended due to her unknown whereabouts. The prosecution will now decide whether to proceed with formal charges against the Japanese woman. The case highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding the boundaries of fan interactions and the legal repercussions of unwanted physical contact with celebrities.
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