A Japanese woman has been formally charged in South Korea for allegedly sexually harassing Jin, member of the global K pop group BTS, during a fan event in 2024. The Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors Office confirmed that the woman, known publicly only as Ms A, has been indicted without detention. She is said to be in her fifties.

The incident took place at a free hug event at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium, which attracted close to one thousand attendees. Fans were allowed brief interactions with the singer, but the moment involving Ms A quickly crossed a line. Multiple cameras filmed her wrapping her arms around Jin’s neck and kissing him without his consent. The clip spread quickly across social media, and viewers noted that Jin looked uncomfortable during the encounter. https://x.com/hase

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