"Disgrace to Japan" - Fans furious after woman accused of forcibly kissing BTS' Jin skips first court hearing

× The first court hearing for the Japanese woman accused of forcibly kissing BTS member Jin was postponed on July 14, 2026, after she failed to appear before the Seoul Eastern District Court. As per a report by Japanese media outlet Livedoor News, the woman, who was in her 50s, faced charges of forcible indecency stemming from an incident during BTS' 2024 FESTA event. Ad However, the hearing on the day could not proceed because the defendant was absent.

According to the presiding judge, the defendant had submitted a document by mail before the hearing, but its contents were reportedly unclear. "The defendant submitted a document by mail, but I am not sure exactly what it means," the judge said. The hearing then gets postponed due to another court session scheduled later that morning.

The Seoul Eastern District Court is expected to reschedule the proceedings at a later date. Ad Trending The charges stem from an incident at Jin's hug event held in 2024, where the defendant allegedly kissed the singer on the neck without his consent. A complaint was later filed, leading to an investigation and subsequent trial.

News of the postponed hearing quickly spread across social media, where many fans expressed frustration over both the alleged incident and the defendant's absence from court. Several users accused her of avoiding responsibility, while others criticized her for assaulting the singer. One widely shared comment read, Ad "It's a disgrace to Japan, huh."

奈落 @naraku_reborn43It's a disgrace to Japan, huh. Ad Fans expressed disappointment over the defendant's absence from court, with some Japanese netizens saying her actions reflected poorly on the country's image. Others criticized her for allegedly avoiding accountability, while several argued that unwanted physical contact with an artist should be treated as a serious offense regardless of the victim's celebrity status.

悉くを滅ぼす猛り爆ぜるSalthia @ILOVEdoudesyouSeriously, it's too embarrassing for Japanese people, so I want you to atone for it. Ad ・ @kfyjfeuhn_5This is seriously embarrassing. Korean people are gonna think Japanese women are the type to se*ually assault idols.

Ugh, and then not even showing up in court? That's just unbelievable. Vile se*ual assault.

Ad 普通？のゆきや(´・ω・`) @guraburu_yukiyaWhy the hell isn't this trashy woman showing up in court... Just give her life imprisonment already, damn it. Ad safe base @chocokimToo embarrassing as a fellow countryman Don't get all twisted up about it If this were a Japanese idol, they might've gotten away with it scot-freeGlad it's in KoreaDo a lot of people in Japan's 50s think they can get away with anything?

Feels like this age group is right on the borderline Ad Others argued that the reaction would have been much harsher if the genders had been reversed, saying the alleged incident should be viewed as s**ual assault regardless of whether the accused was a woman or a man. ヒゲママ @higemotherThey probably thought it was okay because she's a woman, but it's just common sense that it's a s** crime. Ad ぐー @vo_ov689If this were reversed, and a 50-year-old dude was forcing a kiss on a 20-30-year-old female idol like this old hag did, it wouldn't end with just this level of backlash, right?

I watched the video, but she's aiming straight for his face, flexing those bulging arm muscles to grab Jin-kun-it was seriously scary. Once you strip away the "female" filter from the perpetrator, you can really see how vile it is, yeah? Ad ドンドンドン倉地くん @KUSOUNKOMANNIf the genders were reversed, it'd be an international incident, right?

Absolutely don't forgive it-it's a disgrace that exposes Japan's shame. You're spoiling women way too much.You'd better remind them that women's crimes get counted properly too.

Ad Inside the investigation into the alleged assault of BTS' Jin The case was related to an incident on June 13, 2024, when BTS member Jin participated in a special hugging event at Jamsil Arena in Seoul, one day after completing his mandatory military service. Around 1,000 fans were invited to briefly hug the BTS member during the celebration. During her turn, the defendant allegedly kissed Jin on the neck without his consent.

Videos from the event showed Jin appearing visibly surprised and uncomfortable, prompting widespread criticism online. The case and the controversy late intensified after the woman reportedly described the incident in a blog post. Ad She wrote that her lips had touched the BTS member's neck and described his skin as "very soft," drawing further backlash from fans.

A South Korean fan who witnessed the incident later filed a complaint through the country's online petition system, leading police to open an investigation. Authorities eventually identified the suspect with the help of Interpol. Although the investigation was temporarily suspended because she was living overseas, the woman later entered South Korea and voluntarily appeared for questioning.

Prosecutors subsequently referred the case to court, indic