A Japanese woman has been charged after unexpectedly kissing Jin, a member of BTS.
The Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office announced on the 17th that a woman in her 50s, referred to as A, has been charged without detention for sexual assault after kissing Jin.
A is accused of forcibly kissing Jin on the cheek during a 'Free Hug' event held on June 13 last year at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, with 1,000 fans present, after Jin completed his military service. Jin was reportedly taken aback by the unexpected act, and the moment spread online, sparking a controversy over sexual assault. Following accusations by some fans, the police opened an investigation.
The Songpa Police Station registered A and requested her presence, but anticipated lengthy inquiry led to the investigation being suspended in March. However, A later voluntarily reported to the police for questioning, and the police determined that the allegations were substantiated and handed the case over to the prosecution.