A Japanese woman has been summoned for questioning by South Korean police after being accused of kissing BTS member Jin without consent, stirring discussions on personal boundaries and celebrity treatment at fan events.
**Japanese Woman Faces Investigation for Unwanted Kiss to BTS Star Jin**
**Japanese Woman Faces Investigation for Unwanted Kiss to BTS Star Jin**
South Korean authorities probe a fan after reports of an unsolicited kiss at a public event, raising concerns over celebrity consent.
The South Korean police are investigating a Japanese woman in her 50s for allegedly kissing Jin, a member of the globally popular K-pop group BTS, without his consent during a public event last June in Seoul. This incident occurred while Jin, whose real name is Kim Seok-jin, was celebrating his discharge from military service and engaging with fans by offering hugs.
The woman reportedly leaned in and kissed Jin on the cheek, prompting discomfort from him, as captured in video footage that circulated widely on social media. Following this, a formal legal complaint was lodged through a government website, activating a police investigation into the matter.
The Songpa police station in southern Seoul confirmed that they were able to identify the woman with the assistance of Japanese authorities. If she agrees to the summons, she will be questioned regarding potential charges of sexual harassment. However, details concerning what action might be taken if she does not comply remain unclear.
Despite the sensitivity surrounding the incident, the woman has made comments on social media, expressing pride over her perceived intimate contact with Jin, which has drawn further attention to the case. A representative from Hybe, BTS's management company, has yet to comment on the incident.
The complex relationship between South Korea and Japan, historically marred by colonial tensions, has not hindered the popularity of K-pop and Korean dramas among Japanese audiences, who frequently travel to South Korea for fan events. BTS, with its extensive global fanbase known as the "ARMY," is one of the most prominent symbols of this cultural exchange. With the group members returning from military service, they are set to reconvene and continue their influential legacy in the music industry.
The woman reportedly leaned in and kissed Jin on the cheek, prompting discomfort from him, as captured in video footage that circulated widely on social media. Following this, a formal legal complaint was lodged through a government website, activating a police investigation into the matter.
The Songpa police station in southern Seoul confirmed that they were able to identify the woman with the assistance of Japanese authorities. If she agrees to the summons, she will be questioned regarding potential charges of sexual harassment. However, details concerning what action might be taken if she does not comply remain unclear.
Despite the sensitivity surrounding the incident, the woman has made comments on social media, expressing pride over her perceived intimate contact with Jin, which has drawn further attention to the case. A representative from Hybe, BTS's management company, has yet to comment on the incident.
The complex relationship between South Korea and Japan, historically marred by colonial tensions, has not hindered the popularity of K-pop and Korean dramas among Japanese audiences, who frequently travel to South Korea for fan events. BTS, with its extensive global fanbase known as the "ARMY," is one of the most prominent symbols of this cultural exchange. With the group members returning from military service, they are set to reconvene and continue their influential legacy in the music industry.
