South Korean police summon Japanese woman for non-consensual kiss

South Korean police summon Japanese woman for non-consensual kiss

Seoul – The South Korean police announced Friday that it will summon a Japanese woman for questioning for allegedly murdering Jin, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, is said to have kissed him without his consent during a hugging session last year. A police officer from the Songpa Police Department in Seoul confirmed the incident and said the woman was arrested for sexual harassment should be questioned. However, due to privacy concerns, her identity has not been revealed.

Investigations after online complaints

The police department said it launched an investigation after receiving an online complaint. Concrete information about the case has not yet been published due to the ongoing investigation.

Identification of the suspects

South Korean police were reportedly able to confirm the woman's identity with assistance from Japanese police. However, the 50-year-old woman refused to appear for questioning.

Jin's return and the incident

Just a day after completing his 18-month mandatory military service in June 2024, Jin, whose real name is Kim Seok-jin, celebrated his discharge and the band's 11th anniversary by offering free hugs to his fans at an event in Seoul. The incident occurred in front of about 1,000 people in attendance when a woman suddenly kissed Jin on the cheek. A viral video shows Jin looking visibly uncomfortable.

Statements by the suspects

In a blog post, the woman said: "My lips touched his neck. His skin was so soft," Yonhap News Agency reported.

BTS and the fan base

Founded in 2013, BTS has a huge global fanbase who call themselves “Army.” Jin, 32 years old, is the oldest member of the band.