Archive · 19 Nov 2025
BTS' Jin Kissed Unwantedly: Woman Charged with Harassment
A Japanese woman kissed BTS member Jin without his consent at a fan event.
She was later charged with sexual harassment.
Jin looked uncomfortable during the incident, which was caught on camera.
The woman was indicted but not detained.
The trial dates have not been announced yet.
A Japanese woman in her 50s, Ms. A, has been indicted for sexually harassing BTS' Jin during a 2024 fan event
The incident involved Ms. A forcibly kissing Jin on the cheek during a 'Free Hug' event in Seoul
Multiple cameras captured the incident, showing Jin visibly uncomfortable
Ms. A was indicted without detention on November 12, 2025
Prosecutors have not yet announced trial dates or further developments
- Who
- Ms. A, a Japanese woman in her 50s, and Jin, a member of BTS
- What
- Forcibly kissing Jin during a fan event
- When
- 2024 (incident), November 12, 2025 (indictment)
- Where
- Jamsil Indoor Stadium, Seoul
- Why
- Ms. A allegedly wanted to kiss Jin without his consent
Prosecution
Defense
Evidence
Prosecution
Video footage and Ms. A's blog post about the incident
Defense
Not specified
- Victim
- Jin, a member of BTS
- Suspect
- Ms. A, a Japanese woman in her 50s
- Event
- Free Hug event at Jamsil Indoor Stadium
- Date of Incident
- 2024
- Date of Indictment
- November 12, 2025
- Charges
- Sexual harassment
Sources
BTS' Jin's Japanese Fan Who Forcibly Kissed Him During Free Hug Event Charged For Sexual Harassment: Reports
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