A 50 -year -old woman was summoned by the police after kissing Jin de BTS without her consent

The South Korea Police He has summoned a Japanese woman under suspicion of harassment after Jin, a member of BTS, was supposedly kissed, during an event with fans in June 2024, authorities reported.

By Antonela Rabanal / Infobae

The incident occurred during the free hugs event that Jin32, he organized in Seoul to celebrate his departure from the military service and the eleventh anniversary of BTS.

According to the Songpa police station in Seoul, The investigation began after a complaint filed online.

Video images that went viral on social networks show Jin visibly uncomfortable after The woman, supposedly about 50 years, kissed him Suddenly on the cheek while receiving his hug.

Approximately thousand followers attended the event.

The Seoul police identified the suspect with the help of the Japanese authorities. The woman refuses to appear before the researchers (@seoshoom via x/via reuters)

South Korean authorities They managed to identify the suspect With the help of the Japanese police, but they reported that the woman has refused to appear to be interrogated. Your identity has not been revealed for privacy reasons.

In a blog post, the woman described the incident, writing: «My lips touched his neck. His skin was so soft”, According to the Yonhap South Korean news agency.

Police are considering requesting a declaration of Jin As a victim, according to Yonhap.

Jinwhose real name is Kim Seok-Jinended his mandatory military service one day before the event.

He was the first member of BTS to enlist and complete the 18 -month period required by the laws of South Korea.

The alleged aggressor, about 50, wrote in a blog about the incident with the South Korean singer: “My lips touched her neck. His skin was so soft ”(Reuters/Kim Hong-Ji)

The authorities have not confirmed what actions they will take if the woman continues to refuse to cooperate with the investigation.

Jin He completed his military service on June 12, 2024 and was discharged in the fifth infantry division in Yeconcheon, north of Seoul.

Dress with your military uniformhe said goodbye to his superiors and colleagues before reunitting with his teammates BTSwho expected him outside the facilities.

Five of the group members –RM, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook– They attended the welcome after requesting special permits from their military units.

Jin left military service one day before the incident. His BTS companions received him with an emotional celebration in Seoul (Yonhap via Reuters)

RMthe leader of the K-Pop group, touched a fragment of «Dynamite”With a saxophone as a gesture of celebration. J-Hope and V They wore casual clothes, while Jimin and Jung Kook They still carried their uniforms.

Sugathe only member who was not seen in the barracks later met with his teammates at the facilities of Hybe Labelsthe agency that represents the band. BTS He shared a photo of the reunion on the social network X.

Later that day, Jin He made a live broadcast to greet his followers and thank them for waiting for his return.

“I am usually more handsome than this, but I cried when I said goodbye. My eyes are swollen. I usually have confidence in my appearance, but I feel less safe today”He said jokingly.

The reunion coincided with the BTS Festaan annual event that celebrates the creation of the group in June 2013.

«I cried when I said goodbye,» Jin confessed about the end of his activities in the South Korean army (IM BYung-Shik/Yonhap via AP)

When will BTS return?

After Jin and J-Hope of the military service, it is expected that RM, Suga, Jimin, V and Jung Kook They complete their responsibilities with the South Korean army in June 2025, which would open the possibility that BTS Return your group activities after that date.

Although Hybe has pointed out in the past that the return of the band is scheduled to late 2025recent statements have generated speculation about a possible delay until 2026.

During a profit call in November 2024, Lee Kyung-JunFinancial Director of Hybehe mentioned that “Lso large -scale group activities of BTS by 2026 are under discussion with members”

BTS plans to meet in 2025 after fulfilling all the members of their mandatory military service (EPA/Kim Hee-Chul)

This statement unleashed concern among the followers, who fear that the return of the group could be delayed more than expected.

However, the agency clarified that the mention of 2026 referred to the planning of A possible tour and that the original meeting plan in 2025 is still valid.