[Exclusive]Will BTS Jin not come to Korea? Japanese woman accused of forcibly kissing BTS Jin files objection to trial

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A 50-year-old Japanese woman, identified as A, who was brought to trial on charges of forcibly kissing BTS member Jin, has filed an objection regarding her trial.

The Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office non-detainedly indicted A on charges of forcible molestation in November 2025. Subsequently, the Seoul Eastern District Court's Criminal Division 9 has planned to hold two court sessions for A in July.

In this regard, it was confirmed that A submitted an objection and notice of reservation of rights regarding the conduct of the court session to the court through her legal representative. With the court's decision yet to be determined, it remains to be seen how this will affect the upcoming trial.

According to the Prosecutors' Office, on June 13, 2024, A attended a fan meeting event called 'Free Hug' with 100 fans at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul, where she hugged Jin and forcibly kissed his cheek. Jin immediately turned away, unable to hide his flustered expression. Later, A also posted on her social media, "My lips touched Jin's neck. His skin was very soft."

Following this, fans who witnessed the incident filed a complaint through the National Complaint Center, requesting an investigation into A for molestation in a crowded public place. The Songpa Police Station, which took over the case, registered A and requested her appearance, but since the investigation was expected to take considerable time, it decided to suspend the investigation in March.

However, A eventually entered the country and voluntarily appeared before the police for questioning. The Songpa Police Station determined that A's charges of forcible molestation were substantiated and referred the case to the Prosecutors' Office.

At that time, the Prosecutors' Office reportedly argued that A considered the incident as mere casual physical contact with a celebrity and had no criminal intent. However, it is understood that the office concluded the charges were established, considering the fact that she made physical contact regardless of the victim's will, as well as her post-incident behavior and statements.

Subsequently, A told Japanese TBS News regarding her indictment, "I am upset (or indignant). I did not think this would become a crime," conveying her sense of grievance.

However, according to Japanese legal media Bengoshi.com News, Japanese lawyer Masahiro Ogura cited Article 16 of the Korean Criminal Act, stating that A's remarks are unlikely to be considered grounds for exempting her from criminal responsibility. He explained, "In principle, it is believed that the crime of forcible molestation under the Korean Criminal Act is established."

Article 16 (Mistake of Law) of the Criminal Act stipulates that an act mistakenly believed not to be a crime under the law shall not be punished only if there is a legitimate reason for the mistake.

In particular, this lawyer also added that under Japanese criminal law, such remarks would not be accepted as grounds for acquittal or sentence reduction.

It remains to be seen what stance A will take in court.

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