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BTS’ Jin nonconsensual kiss case: Second accused woman remains at large as prosecutors tail Japanese offender
Police were unable to identify another woman who was revealed to have mishandled BTS’ Jin during an investigation into a Japanese lady who kissed the singer’s neck. Read about it below.
BTS’ Jin’s 2024 FESTA event did not go smoothly for the singer, as not one but two women have been accused of misbehaving with the K-pop star. According to the latest report by The Korea Herald, another woman was found to have kissed Jin without his consent during the ‘ARMY hug’ event. However, details about the perpetrator remain undisclosed. Police have been unable to identify the woman, as the investigation into the Japanese woman moves to prosecution.
It was during the police investigation into the middle-aged Japanese woman, who had boasted about kissing the BTS member’s neck, that the offence committed by a second woman was discovered. A novel idea by the singer, fresh out of his military service, was turned into a disturbing affair, as wrongdoers took advantage of his plan to hug many fans.
The first woman, who has been under inquiry for a while, is said to have voluntarily participated in questioning in South Korea. She decided to cooperate with local police after much delay. The investigation was halted in March, as the woman, residing in Japan, had initially refused to enter the Korean peninsula earlier this year. Despite being looked into by Japanese Interpol, locating and questioning her remained a challenging task.
The case began after a netizen, who reviewed the FESTA videos and noticed inappropriate behavior toward Jin, filed a complaint, leading to the investigation. Meanwhile, the BTS members’ side has refrained from making public comments on the matter. The 50-year-old woman remains under inquiry, while police continue to seek clues regarding the second woman.
BTS’ Jin was discharged from the military after two and a half years of service on June 12, 2024. Since then, the singer has been appearing on Korean variety and entertainment shows, captivating audiences with his charm on Netflix’s Kian’s Bizarre B&B. His solo YouTube appearances for RUN JIN frequently go viral, as the group gears up for a reunion in June, following the completion of all seven members’ national duties.
