Suspected of Kissing BTS's Jin, Japanese Fan Questioned and Case Referred to Prosecutors

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Secondupdate.com – South Korean police have officially handed over the case of a Japanese female fan who allegedly kissed BTS member Jin to prosecutors.

The incident took place during a fan meeting event held after Jin completed his mandatory military service.

According to Yonhap News on Thursday (May 8), the Songpa Police Station in Seoul stated that the case was forwarded due to a suspected violation of laws related to sexual harassment.

The Japanese woman, who is in her 50s, is accused of kissing Jin (full name: Kim Seok Jin) on the cheek during a “free hug” event held on June 13 last year.

The event, attended by around 1,000 fans, was held one day after Jin's military discharge.

The incident came to public attention after an internet user reported the act to the authorities. Jin’s visibly embarrassed reaction to the unexpected kiss also sparked discussions on social media.

Initially, the investigation was halted in March due to the difficulty of summoning the fan, who lives abroad.

However, the woman later came to South Korea and voluntarily responded to the police summons for questioning. The case has now been officially handed over to the prosecution for further legal proceedings.