SEOUL, May 9 -- A Japanese woman in her 50s who allegedly kissed BTS member Jin without his consent last year has voluntarily turned herself in after returning to South Korea recently.

Police said the woman has been charged with sexual harassment in a public space under Korea's special law on sexual crimes, Korea JoongAng Daily reported yesterday.

Under Korean law, sexual harassment in a public place can lead to one year in jail or a fine of up to three million won (about US$2,150).

The incident reportedly happened on June 13 last year at a fan event at Jamsil Arena in Seoul, a day after Jin finished his military service.

During the event, where 1,000 fans were invited to hug Jin, the woman was said to have kissed the K-pop star on th...