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Tokyo Weekender
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Weekender
Japanese Woman Charged After Forcibly Kissing Jin From BTS
On Thursday, Seoul's Songpa Police said that a Japanese woman has been charged with sexual harassment in a public space under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes. She is accused of forcibly kissing Jin — real name Kim Seok-jin — a member of the popular South Korean K-pop band BTS, at a 'free hug' event that took place in Seoul last June. The woman, who is in her 50s, reportedly returned to South Korea and voluntarily appeared before the police. List of Contents: Criminal Complaint Made After Woman Kisses Jin From BTS at Hug Event BTS Members' Mandatory Military Service Related Posts Criminal Complaint Made After Woman Kisses Jin From BTS at Hug Event The woman's identity has not been revealed. After the incident, though, she allegedly wrote on her blog that she kissed him 'on his neck' and his 'skin was very soft.' Clips of the kiss soon went viral and anger spread among BTS fans. In the footage, Jin responded by turning his face away before moving on to the next fan. A criminal complaint was subsequently made against the woman and Songpa Police launched an investigation in February of this year. The incident occurred a day after the BTS star was discharged from the army. He performed in front of 3,000 people. Of those in attendance, 1,000 won the chance to go up on stage to hug him. A report by Yonhap says another woman is suspected of kissing him during the three-hour-long 'hugathon.' However, she has yet to be located . Under Korean law, sexual harassment in a crowded public space is punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine not exceeding 3 million won (around ¥300,000), detention or a minor penalty. BTS with their Billboard Music Award BTS Members' Mandatory Military Service Kim Seok-jin, better known by the mononym Jin, is the oldest member of BTS. He enlisted in the army in December 2022 and became the first member of the group to finish his mandatory military service on June 11, 2024. Jung Ho-seok, known professionally as J-Hope, was discharged four months later. The other five members of the group — Kim Nam-joon (RM), Kim Tae-hyung (V), Park Ji-min (Jimin), Jeon Jung-kook (Jungkook) and Min Yoon-gi (Suga) — are due to complete their service in June of this year. Related Posts DJ Soda Molested at Osaka Festival Japanese Director Sion Sono Accused of Sexual Assault Do New Legal Proposals for Sex Crimes Go Far Enough?
Korea Herald
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Japanese woman who kissed BTS' Jin without consent referred to prosecutors
A Japanese woman accused of unexpectedly kissing K-pop group BTS' member Jin at a fan-hugging event in June 2024 was transferred to prosecution, according to police. The Songpa Police Station said Thursday that it transferred the case to the prosecution on charges of sexual harassment in a public space. The transfer comes a little after two months since the police booked the suspect on Feb. 27. The Japanese woman in her 50s is accused of kissing the K-pop star during a 'free hug event' attended by 1,000 fans on June 13, 2024, a day after Jin's discharge from the military. A video of the woman kissing Jin, as well as his flustered reaction, circulated the internet after the woman wrote on her blog, 'My lips touched his neck. His skin was extremely soft.' When the incident stirred controversy online, an internet user filed a complaint against the woman, prompting police investigations. Though Songpa Police Station filed a summons against the woman to appear for questioning after booking her in late February with the help of Japanese Interpol, the woman was uncooperative as she refused to appear. The police decided to halt investigations in March, citing that it would take time for a foreign woman residing out of the country to appear for questioning. However, the fan reportedly recently entered South Korea and voluntarily appeared before the police. The police added that they also found evidence of another woman kissing Jin during investigations, but were unable to identify her. Meanwhile, under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, a person convicted of sexual harassment in a crowded public space may face imprisonment for up to three years or a fine of up to 30 million won ($21,494).
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Major case filed against Kim Sae Ron's attorney amid legal battle with Kim Soo Hyun
The case surrounding Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun grows more complex as more allegations have come forth. In a new turn of events, attorney Boo Ji Seok, who is handling the high-profile case from Sae Ron's end, is under fire as he has been sued for alleged misconduct. Case filed against Kim Sae Ron's attorney On a recent advancement of the case, it was found that attorney Ji Seok is in the middle of a whistleblower complaint which has been filed with Korea's Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission. While the name of the person who filed the complaint has not been revealed, they have alleged that the attorney took part in unethical and allegedly illegal conduct of practice, according to reports from Pinkvilla. The case specifically focuses on how the attorney is handling the family's legal case against Kim Soo Hyun. The allegations against attorney Ji Seok also state that the man acted beyond his legal boundaries as an attorney and may have also shared sensitive and illicit materials with the public as well. The person who has filed the claim has alleged that the attorney was directly a part of distributing and disseminating private information and photographs. The complaint shared that 'As the legal representative of Kim Sae Ron's family, Attorney Boo did more than provide legal advice. He actively disseminated the family's claims and used his status as a lawyer to present false information as if it were verified fact. This abuse of legal authority warrants serious criticism.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 25 Celebs You Didn't Realize Are Gay - No. 8 Will Shock Women Journalistate Undo Attorney Ji Seok's public statements were false According to the person who filed the complaint, Ji Seok's official statements in public were also false and were filled with false allegations. He made statements related to 'grooming-related sexual abuse' against actor Kim Soo Hyun, which had no proof, and heavily tarnished the actor's reputation in the market. Ties with the previous case filed by Kim Soo Hyun's agency These allegations are directly related to the previously filed cases against Kim Sae Ron's family, a person who claims to be her aunt as well as a YouTuber online who has shared a lot of content against the actor regarding the case. Previously, the actor's agency had also filed cases against the aforementioned parties under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes. This was with regard to the distribution of camera footage and other law violations.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kim Soo Hyun scores rare win amid backlash as complaint targets misconduct by Kim Sae Ron's lawyer
In a significant development that could reshape the ongoing public battle involving top actor Kim Soo Hyun, a formal complaint has been filed against Attorney Bu Ji Seok, the legal representative of the late Kim Sae Ron's family, over alleged serious misconduct. The complaint, submitted on April 29 by a whistleblower identified only as 'A,' accuses Bu of playing a key role in the unlawful handling and distribution of sensitive material tied to Kim Soo Hyun's name. Kim Sae Ron's attorney accused of unethical legal misconduct According to a Kbizoom report, Attorney Bu offered improper legal counsel that contributed to the release or at least the facilitation of private content without consent. The complaint accuses Bu of leveraging his status as a lawyer to publicly validate speculative or misleading claims, which ultimately fueled a damaging narrative against Kim Soo Hyun. One of the most serious charges raised is Bu's alleged promotion of unfounded accusations, including the claim that Kim Soo Hyun had 'groomed' Kim Sae Ron, an assertion aired during a press conference and widely circulated in online media. The complaint insists these claims were made without substantial evidence and have had a direct impact on Kim's public image, financial stability, and professional momentum. Kim Soo Hyun takes action against Kim Sae Ron's family The My Love from the Star actor's agency has already taken legal action in response to the accusations. A criminal complaint was filed earlier this month against Kim Sae Ron's family, controversial YouTuber Garo Sero, and a woman claiming to be Kim Sae Ron's aunt. The charges in the 12 billion lawsuit include violations of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, particularly regarding the illegal distribution of imagery. Kim Soo Hyun faces new lawsuits Almost two months after the initial allegations surfaced in March, the controversy surrounding Kim Soo Hyun remains far from over. Two advertising agencies have reportedly filed lawsuits against Kim and his agency, seeking reimbursement of modelling fees and damages exceeding 3 billion KRW. K-media reports revealed that a third company is also preparing to sue for breach of trust and recovery of fees, which could further strain the actor's already unstable financial situation. Meanwhile, his highly anticipated Disney+ drama Knock Off has been put on indefinite hold amid the ongoing controversy. The actor has no other confirmed future projects in the pipeline. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Korea Herald
08-04-2025
- Korea Herald
Convicted sex offender commits another sex crime
A man who served six years in prison for sexually assaulting a female student at a university dorm in 2013 was put on trial for another crime, this time for taking nude photos of a woman and blackmailing her family. The defendant is accused of intimidation or compulsion by using photograph, etc., stipulated in Article 14-3 of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes. He is currently in detention and is to be tried by the Busan District Court. The defendant is accused of filming and distributing in 2022 nude photos of his female acquaintance, while using the illegal content to blackmail the victim's family. It was found that the defendant is a repeat sex criminal, having been sentenced to six years in prison, 120 hours of treatment for sexual violence and public release of his personal information for six years in 2014. These punishments were for his 2013 attack on the university student, in which he broke into the university's dormitory at around 2:20 a.m. on Aug. 30, beating and sexually assaulting the victim.
