Trigger warning: This article contains sensitive content related to harassment. Reader discretion is advised.More than two years after the first incident, the first hearing in the case of BTS Jin was held on July 14 in relation to the Japanese woman who was accused of kissing him. However, according to the latest reports, the woman failed to appear at the trial, which has now resulted in the postponement of the matter. It also disclosed that he also failed to appear at the rescheduled hearing.
Woman failed to appear at the first trial hearing in BTS Jin’s case
According to online reports shared by Korea JoongAng Daily, the woman, who was accused of harassing the oldest member of the pop group at a fan event more than two years ago, skipped the hearing held on Tuesday this week.The Seoul Eastern District Court held the case this week for the woman charged with forced indecency. However, the Japanese national did not appear at the hearing at the given time. However, Chief Judge Lee Ji Min postponed the hearing due to the failure to appear and due to the unclear statement given online.
The Japanese national failed to appear at the postponed trial hearing
While the official postponement date was set for July 16, the accused has again failed to appear in court for the case. The Seoul Economic Daily reported on the matter and shared that since the woman again refused to appear in court, the case had to be postponed until further notice.A statement from the court read, “Given that A failed to appear a second time after the 14th, it is difficult to proceed with the trial without him.
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More than two years ago, the eldest member of BTS, Kim Seokjin, held a small and private fan meeting to meet them up close and personal. While most fans were allowed to quickly greet him and hug him, the girl went in for a hug and ended up kissing the idol on his cheek. Photos and videos of the incident went viral at the time, with many people calling for action against the woman.After a thorough and voluntary investigation involving Interpol, a case was further developed, and he was referred to prosecutors. As of this writing, no official date has been set again for the court hearing.Disclaimer: This topic contains sensitive content. If you or someone you know is experiencing harassment, please get help right away. Talk to a mental health specialist, NGO, or trusted individual. 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 details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and the final verdict has not yet been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.