Bts Jin kissing incident: Fan accused of kissing BTS Jin without consent files notice of trial date after indictment | K-Pop Movie News

The woman accused of kissing older BTS member Jin has only disputed the date before the trial, which must be done in person.

In 2024, a fan asked BTS Jin for a “free hug” campaign. However, things took a turn when they kissed him hard on the cheek. Now, according to the latest reports, Ms. A, who has not yet been formally identified, has been charged with forced indecency, but has not been detained. However, the Japanese resident is currently objecting to the trial timetable set by authorities.

Woman charged for forcibly kissing BTS Jin refuses to stand trial

The Japanese woman, who was charged for her actions last November, has filed a formal objection ahead of the trial date, Korea Star News reported. She contested the trial date through legal counsel.According to previous plans, the Criminal Section 9 of the Seoul Eastern District Court planned to conduct two trials on the woman’s indictment in July this year after being charged in November last year. Now, it’s been reported that things may change a bit after the woman filed a formal notice of objection and reservation of rights. There’s no update yet on whether there will be any changes to the official date.

More about events with Jin in 2024

The incident occurred on June 13, 2024, at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul. Jin, the eldest member of BTS, hosted a “free hugs” event with 100 selected fans in attendance. In one of the clips from the show, when Ms. A had the opportunity to walk up to Jin and hug him, she ended up kissing him on the cheek as well. Photos and videos of the incident went viral online at the time, with many condemning the woman’s indecent behavior and making the idol feel uncomfortable.Many netizens and fans of the idol filed complaints on South Korea’s national petition portal and demanded an investigation into the matter. The case has been officially filed and handed over to the Seoul Songpa Police Station for further investigation. After the incident, the person also posted about it on her social media account at the time. Her post read: “My lips touched Kim’s neck. His skin was so soft.“She has since appeared in court for questioning in the case, which has been referred to prosecutors for further action. Ms A insisted that she was unaware that this conduct might constitute a criminal offence. In November 2025, officials filed charges against her.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on legal hearings reported by third-party sources. The details provided represent only allegations by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing and a final verdict has not yet been reached. The publication did not claim the allegations were true.