Trigger Warning: This article contains sensitive content related to harassment. Reader discretion is advised.More than two years after the initial incident, the first hearing of BTS Jin’s case regarding the Japanese woman accused of kissing him was held on July 14th. However, according to the latest information, the woman did not appear at the hearing of the trial, which had now resulted in an adjournment of the matter. It was also revealed that he also failed to appear at the rescheduled hearing.
The woman does not appear at the first hearing of the trial in the case of BTS Jin
According to online reports shared by Korea JoongAng Daily, the woman, who had been accused of harassing the pop group’s oldest member at a fan event more than two years ago, skipped the hearing that was held on Tuesday this week.The Seoul Eastern District Court held this week the case of the woman who was charged with indecency by force. However, the Japanese national did not appear at the hearing at the time. Chief Justice Lee Ji Min, however, adjourned the hearing for failure to appear and an unclear statement provided online.
The Japanese national does not appear at the adjourned trial hearing
Although the official adjournment date was set for July 16, the accused failed to appear in court again for the case. The Seoul Economic Daily reported on the matter and shared that since the woman has once again refused to appear in court, the case must be postponed until further notice.A statement from the court said: “Since A did not appear for the second time after the 14th, it is difficult to proceed with the trial in his absence. We will adjourn and schedule a new date at a later date.”
More about the case
More than two years ago, BTS’s oldest member, Kim Seokjin, had held a small private fan meeting to get up close and personal with them. While most fans were able to quickly greet and hug him, the woman hugged and ended up kissing the idol on the cheek. Photos and videos of the event went viral at the time, with many people calling for action against the woman.After a thorough and voluntary investigation with Interpol, a case was developed and referred to prosecutors. As of this writing, an official court hearing date has not been set.Disclaimer: This topic contains sensitive content. If you or someone you know is being bullied, please seek immediate help. Contact a mental health specialist, an NGO or someone you trust. Several helplines are available to provide assistance. Also The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by a third-party source. The data provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing and no final verdict has been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.