A shocking rumor spread across Japanese social media following the news Mrs. GREEN APPLE concert on October 25th in Nagoya. Fans and netizens say a pregnant woman gave birth in the bathroom before the event started, causing a delay in the opening of the venue.
The concert was part of the band’s Five Dome Tour.” BABEL no TOH “, held at Vantelin Dome Nagoya. The official opening time was scheduled for 4:00 PM JST, but at 4:20 PM, the band’s official X account (formerly Twitter) posted:
“Due to final adjustments within the venue, doors are now expected to open at 5pm. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.”
This simple delay notice has since turned into an avalanche of viral rumors.
Childbirth or misinformation? Netizens react
According to various unverified posts on X, the delay was not due to technical issues, but because a woman went into labor and gave birth in one of the venue’s bathrooms. However, no official statement was released by the band or the event organizers, sparking skepticism from users.
“There is nothing confirmed, could it just be a hoax spread by the antis?”
“Now people say the whole birth story is made up,” some users wrote.
Theories vary widely. Some speculate that the woman was a member of the concert staff, as the incident reportedly occurred before the venue opened. This has led to discussions about working conditions for pregnant workers.
“If it happened before the doors opened, perhaps it was a member of staff? In any case, this points to the need for better maternity employment policies,” a user posted.
Others wondered whether the baby was premature if the mother was a staff member close to maternity leave, reflecting the concerns of experienced mothers.
An unconfirmed storm
There is currently no official confirmation regarding the birth incident. It’s unclear whether this was an unfortunate medical emergency or a social media invention. However, this has fueled intense online debate not only about who might be involved, but also who, if any, should be held accountable.
For now the truth remains elusive, but one thing is certain that the alleged birth has become one of the most talked about moments of the Mrs. GREEN APPLEthe current tour.
Sources: zakII
