On the morning of January 9, it was reported that Japanese actor Yoshizawa Ryo is under urgent police investigation for trespassing. According to sources, a neighbor filed a complaint with the police after Yoshizawa Ryo unexpectedly entered their home without permission a few days ago.
At the Tokyo Police Department, the actor confessed to breaking into his neighbor’s house while drunk, stating: “I was like someone out of their mind at that moment. I entered the house without the owner’s consent because I needed to use the bathroom.”
Yoshizawa Ryo’s management company officially addressed the scandal, apologizing to the neighbor for the disturbance caused. “We sincerely apologize to the neighbor for this incident. We also want to apologize to Ryo’s fans and partners for causing concern,” the company said. Additionally, a representative confirmed that the actor had personally apologized to the neighbor.
Following the controversy, Yoshizawa Ryo had to face the consequences of his actions, losing a contract as the face of a popular beverage brand. In the statement on the termination of the contract with Yoshizawa Ryo, the brand criticized the actor’s behavior, “We find the actor’s actions unacceptable. We will not continue to work with him for future advertising campaigns.”
Yoshizawa Ryo is one of Japan’s most famous actors. He began his career in 2011 and quickly rose to A-list status with notable roles in works such as “Kingdom”, “Tokyo Revengers”, “Kamen Rider Fourze” and “Gintama”. In addition to his acting talent, Yoshizawa Ryo is also highly regarded for his appearance, often being listed among the most handsome male celebrities in the Japanese entertainment industry.