BTS Jin fans accused the controversial fans
Fans who caused controversy over sexual harassment by attempting to kiss Jin, member of BTS, were eventually accused.
Songpa Police Station in Seoul said on the 14th that a complaint has been filed asking fans who sexually harassed Jin by attempting to kiss him for violating the Sexual Violence Punishment Act. After receiving related complaints through the national website, the police will review whether to conduct a formal investigation based on the contents of the complaints.
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The accuser A said on the online fan community, “While Jin held an offline fan meeting to commemorate his discharge from the military and hugged 1,000 fans, several fans reported that they attempted sexual harassment, and as a fan who enjoys BTS music, I couldn’t help but be angry.” A also said, “I strongly urge police to immediately investigate the fans who molested Jin on charges of violating Article 11 of the Sexual Violence Punishment Act and face severe punishment.”
Two days after his discharge from military service, Jin held a hugging event for 1,000 fans at Jamsil Sports Complex Indoor Stadium in Seoul, ‘Jin’s Greeting’. The event was held as part of “2024 Festa” celebrating the 11th anniversary of his debut in BTS. It was Jin’s first offline event since his discharge from the military, drawing keen attention from fans. BTS Jin fans were anticipating that moment.
Jin warmly greeted fans with a panel titled “Hug Me” around his neck. Most of the fans hugged in an orderly fashion and left quickly. However, some fans were caught on camera trying to kiss Jin on the cheek, sparking controversy. To read the article about the controversy at the moment of ‘Jin’s Greeting,’ CLICK HERE.
Meanwhile, Jin was discharged from the army as a sergeant on the 12th.
