'Drug' BI, assaulted by a fan during overseas tour
In 2019, singer BI (Kim Han-bin), a former member of iKON, acknowledged all allegations regarding drug purchases and use and was sentenced to three years in prison with a four-year probation. Recently, he was unexpectedly kissed by a fan during his overseas tour.
According to the American entertainment media outlet Koreaboo on the 23rd (local time), BI received a warm display of affection from a female fan while performing in Brisbane, Australia on the 22nd.
On that day, BI continued his performance while holding a microphone and interacting with fans from a closer distance in the audience.
At that moment, a woman hugged BI and kissed him on the cheek.
Although it was a surprising situation, BI continued his performance without showing any signs of embarrassment.
Fans who watched the clip of the incident expressed their anger, stating, "This is clearly sexual assault."
They also pointed out that there needs to be greater vigilance from BI's security team, especially targeting the guard who was standing right behind him at the time.
BRO rewatched the vids & someone went to hug and KISS him on the cheek???? cmon yall wtf???? so fking disrespectful #HYPEUPinBRISBANE #HYPEUPTOUR #HYPEUPinOceania #KIMHANBIN #BI pic.twitter.com/ALCuH92SVW
— nicole 비아이 ; 김한빈 (@peaceminus13_1) April 22, 2025
Meanwhile, a Japanese woman who committed the same act against BTS member Jin (Kim Seok-jin) last year was reported to the authorities after seven months in cooperation with Japanese Interpol, but investigations were halted last month.
The police stated that the Japanese woman was requested to appear as a suspect under the Sexual Violence Punishment Act for acts committed in crowded places, but it is expected that the investigation will take a significant amount of time.
Image source: x 'peaceminus13_1', Former iKON member BI, who is facing drug charges, is leaving after the sentencing hearing in September 2021. / News1
