A shocking accident shaken the community of the idol after Aoi Marinformer member of Sweet melodyHe discovered five hidden cameras in his dressing room. The discovery led to the immediate arrest of a fan involved in a private photo shoot with the idol.
Sweet melodyA group of Japanese girls who debuted on January 17, 2025, saw Marin be part of the group in July. Since then, he has remained active by engaging with online fans and hosting private photo shoots, the sessions typically monitored by his manager to guarantee his safety.
However, despite these precautions, Marin faced a frightening test at the end of August. In an X post (previously Twitter), he revealed that while preparing to move on to a swimsuit, he discovered five hidden cameras disguised as hooks for coat and USB stores.
The cameras were strategically positioned, making them difficult to detect at first sight. Fortunately, Marin noticed the devices before changing.
The fan scheduled for the photo shoot was arrested by the police on the spot.
Marin later shared his feelings in a declaration:
“Warning: this happened during a private photo shoot with a fan I trusted, provided that my manager was present. Five hidden cameras had been created in the locker room. Even now, I feel terrified when I think about what would have happened if I hadn’t noticed them. To all the artists, especially those who made photographers, please be careful.”
The accident aroused concerns about the safety of idol, in particular in individual fans’ interactions such as private photo shoots. The Netizen expressed relief both for the supervision of Marin and for the indignation for the violation of trust.
With the investigation fan, the case underlines the need for more severe security measures to protect idols from predatory behavior, even in apparently controlled environments.
Sources: Koreaboo
