Japanese Woman Accused Of Kissing BTS’ Jin Without Consent, Transferred To Prosecutors

During a fan event, the Japanese woman, without Jin's consent, kissed him on the cheek.

Privacy concerns of celebs, especially K-pop idols, have been a serious concern for a long time. From waiting near K-pop idols’ homes to contacting them on their personal numbers, their private life has always been disturbed by sasaeng fans. On a very similar note, during BTS Jin’s fan event, a Japanese woman in her 50s was accused of kissing the K-pop idol on his cheek. It became a massive issue and sparked major outrage.

Many fans expressed their anger and condemned the woman’s action. Not just on the internet, Jin’s fan took legal action as well. A user filed a complaint against the Japanese woman after the nonconsensual kiss. It is important to note that Jin was also taken aback after the incident. Previously, reports about the Japanese woman undergoing an investigation surfaced. And now there’s a new update!

As per YONHAP NEWS AGENCY, the woman is now transferred to prosecutors and will be investigated by them. The lady was transferred to the prosecution on allegations of breaking the act on the punishment of s*xual crimes, according to Seoul’s Songpa Police Station. If you are wondering why it took so much time, then here’s what the police revealed. The Japanese woman lived overseas, and hence, considering the time it would take her to show up for interrogation, police decided to put the investigation on hold.

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More On The Incident

June 13 is a special day for BTS and ARMYs, as the boy band made their debut on that date in 2013. It’s a day to celebrate, and hence, last year Jin, in absence of other members, held an event where fans could talk to him and share a sweet hug. During this event, the Japanese woman, without the K-pop idol’s consent, kissed him on the cheek. His shocked and uncomfortable reaction was evident, and fans got furious over it and called her out. 

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First Published: May 08, 2025 1:04 PM