Idols are finally free after being said “good night”

for A whole yearMomoka Tojo, a former member of the women’s idol group katacoto ＊Bankpost a “good night” selfie to fans on X every day. It is The kind of love that the followers of Japanese idols. But this no An admiring gesture arrive Those who support her. Tojo has no choice. Her management asked her to do so to apologize for the photos she uploaded.

Strange punishment for harmless behavior

The photo in question is Tojo with a man revealed as his boyfriend. She has no affair or has done any scandal. However, some talent agencies in Japan work hard to convince fans that their group members are single and can maintain the public’s image and sales capabilities. Realizing her “error” then deleted the post. But by then, the images had already spread online.

The idol was given “Serious warning“Through her management and being told to keep her distance from her boyfriend. However, the severe punishment is only half of it. She was told she also had to complete a year of “purification” posts: photos posted on X every night and the word “Oyasumi”. Tojo follows a strange request.

Momoka Tojo apologizes for causing “great inconvenience”

She even continued to post selfies after announcing her departure from the group in May. Her management revealed that the positions will continue until the deadline. TOJO’s last “good night” information Release by midnight on Sunday, July 27. Then a handwritten photo letter This has received over 11 million views.

“I want to apologize for the inconvenience I have caused to my fans and all the participants who support me every day because of my careless actions.” “I have reflected deeply on my actions over the past year and have been honest with myself. From now on, I will be more careful about my words and actions so that this happens again.”

Talent agencies prohibit boyfriends

Tojo is not the first idol to be punished for her boyfriend. In 2013, AKB48 member Minami Minegishi was demoted to Kenkyuusei (Trainer) The identity of her after leaving her partner’s apartment was published in a weekly tabloid Shukan Bunshun. She was also forced to apologize publicly. As a deception, she shaved her head in a video posted on YouTube.

The following year, Miho Yuki and Sena Miura were fired by Aoyama Saint Hachamecha High School because they were dating fans. As a result, a lawsuit against them was filed for more than 8.2 million yen. “The parents’ guardian signed the contract and said members would not establish relationships with fans and would not ignore their work.” Explained. “They betrayed the group members and all the fans. We can’t forgive me.”

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