The woman accused of kissing BTS’ eldest member, Jin, only issued objections to the dates before the trial went through the paperwork itself.
In 2024, a fan approached BTS Jin for a “free hug” event. However, things turned upside down when they ended up kissing him on the cheek forcefully. Now, according to the latest reports, Ms A, who has not been formally identified, has been indicted on charges of committing an indecent coercive act, without detention.
However, the Japanese resident is currently objecting to the trial schedule set by the authorities.
Woman accused of forcibly kissing BTS Jin rejects trial dates
According to a report by Star News Korea, the Japanese woman, who was charged for her actions last year in November, has filed a formal objection ahead of the court dates. She raised objections to the trial dates through her legal counsel.According to the previous plan, the 9th Criminal Division of the Seoul East District Court was planning to hold two trial dates for the woman’s indictment in July this year, after she was charged in November last year.
Now, there may be some changes after the woman submits a formal notice of objection and reservation of rights. There have been no updates on whether or not there will be any changes in the official dates yet.
More about the incident that happened with Jane in 2024
The incident occurred on June 13, 2024, at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa District, Seoul. BTS’s eldest member, Jin, was holding a “Free Hugs” event, which was attended by 100 selected fans.
During one segment of the show, when Ms. A had the opportunity to walk up to Jane for a hug, she also ended up kissing him on the cheek. Photos and videos of the incident went viral at the time, with many people condemning the woman for behaving immodestly and making the idol uncomfortable.A complaint and request for an investigation into the matter were filed by many netizens and fans of the idol on the Korean National Petition Portal.
A case has been officially filed and handed over to Songpa Police Station in Seoul for further investigation. After the incident, the person also posted about it on her social media account at that time. Her post read: “My lips touched Jen’s neck. His skin was so soft.
“Since then, she appeared for questioning in the case, which was referred to the prosecution for further action. Mrs. A confirmed that she was not aware that this action could be considered a criminal offence.
Formal charges were filed in November 2025.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by an external source. The details provided represent claims made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is still ongoing, and no final ruling has been reached. The publication does not claim that these allegations are true.