South Korean police have summoned a Japanese woman for questioning over allegations that she kissed Jin, a member of K-pop sensation BTS, without consent during a free hug event last year.
An official at Seoul’s Songpa police station confirmed that the woman was requested to appear for questioning regarding a sexual harassment complaint but declined to reveal her identity due to privacy laws. Authorities launched an investigation after receiving an online complaint but withheld further details as the probe is ongoing.
Reports indicate that South Korean police, with assistance from Japanese authorities, identified the suspect, a woman in her 50s, who is reportedly refusing to cooperate with the investigation.
Jin, whose real name is Kim Seok-jin, held the free hug event in June 2024 to celebrate his military discharge and BTS’ 11-year anniversary. The event, attended by around 1,000 fans, took an unexpected turn when a woman allegedly kissed Jin on the cheek, causing visible discomfort as captured in viral video footage.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the woman later described the incident in an online blog post, writing, “My lips touched his neck. His skin was so soft.”
HYBE, BTS’ management company, has yet to comment on the incident.
BTS, formed in 2013, has built a massive global fanbase known as the “Army.” Jin, 32, was the first BTS member to enlist in December 2022, followed by the rest of the group. They are expected to reunite later this year.
Source: Swifteradio.com
