The tragic news emerged from Japan, as an actor and former idol Mizuki Itagakibetter known as a former member of M! LkHe was found dead in April after being reported for months. His death has projected a dark shadow on the entertainment industry and unexpectedly has rekindled controversies involving the group of k-pop girls, Aespa.
Mizuki Itagaki, born in 2000, made his debut in M! Lk In 2014 and remained with the group until 2020 before shifting his attention to acting. Has appeared in acclaimed projects like Solomon’s perjury, Hot Tesine: Girl Meets Boy, I screamAND Waiting for Kirin. But behind the scenes, according to what was reported it was fighting with mental health problems Since last year.
According to his family, he disappeared at the end of Januarypushing a research involving the police and loved ones. His body in the end was discovered Tokyo Centralewith the authorities that estimate that his death has occurred In early February.
In an emotional declaration, his family shared, “Mizuki has always tried to bring joy through his work. He had just started to make positive forwards. We do not believe that this was his intention. Thanks to the fans and colleagues who supported him. Please, remember with affection.”
In conjunction with the announcement of his death, the attention also turned to The recent controversy of M! Lk. A trace of their latest album, “And Jan (okay)”, was focused on its alleged similarities a Aespa “Whiplash”. The accusations are unleashed Debate on onlineStill No official declaration It was made by the M agency! Lk.
THE Overlapping between Mizuki’s past with M! lk And the reshuffle of this scandal of plagiarism has intensified the attention of the public, with many who express pain for its premature passage, also examining the current actions of the group.
While fans cry the loss of a promising young artist, the problem of unresolved plagiarism further aroused discussions, throwing a complicated shadow both on his legacy and on the future of M! Lk.