One of the J-pop industry’s most controversial scandals has returned to online discussions, reviving the drama surrounding the former members of NMB48 Kinoshita Haruna AND Kanako Wall.
Originally broke in 2016, the scandal began when the Japanese tabloid Shukan Bunshun he reported that he was 17 years old at the time Kinoshita Haruna she was allegedly having an affair with a well-known CEO. What intensified the public reaction was the man’s identity: He was reportedly married Kanako Wall‘, making the relationship an intensely personal betrayal within the idol circle.
Following the tabloid’s explosive claims, an Instagram post is believed to be from Wall‘s sister has gone viral. In the post the woman is directly accused Kinoshita not only of being romantically involved with her husband, but also of intruding into their home. The emotional and public nature of the accusation set social media ablaze, both in Japan and internationally.
Bunshun also released alleged surveillance photos Kinoshita and the CEO walk together at night, some say they were filmed near a luxury hotel in Roppongi. The implications of an underage idol being linked to a married man added a deeply disturbing layer to the scandal.
As the story spread like wildfire, fans wondered what if Kinoshita would be able to continue in the idol industry. Faced with increasing pressure and scrutiny, he left NMB48 later that year.
While Kanako Wall he never addressed the situation publicly, his connection to his family made it difficult for the controversy to die down silently. The management agency has chosen to remain silent on the matter, adding to the mystery and frustration among fans.
In a surprising twist, Kinoshita they reportedly married the same CEO in 2018, and the couple welcomed a son in 2019. However, subsequent reports claimed that they eventually divorced, adding another dramatic twist to the already turbulent narrative.
Even years later, this scandal remains one of the most infamous and emotionally charged stories in Japanese idol history, now re-emerging as a sobering reminder of the fame, betrayal, and intense scrutiny that idols face behind the spotlight.
Sources: Koreaboo
