He is said to have maintained the adulterous relationship for almost a year.
In December 2024, Japanese media Shukan Bunshun revealed in a bombshell that the captain and infielder of the baseball team Sosuke Genda of Saitama A thousand lions he had been having an affair with a woman in her twenties who worked at an upmarket nightclub in Ginza.
According to the complaint, Sosuke maintained the adulterous relationship for nearly a year and even went on dates with the woman while he was on the “Premier 12” tour in Taiwan.
Sousuke is married Misa Etoformer member of the girl group J-Pop Nogizaka46 became a television star. The two married in 2019 and have two children together. In other words, the backlash grew fierce and fast.
Soon after the complaint, Sousuke began his own Instagram and admitted the “anguish and pain” caused his wife. While pointing out some false information in what was reported, Sousuke apologized for his “imprudent actions”.
I would like to offer my sincere apologies to baseball fans and everyone involved for the concern I have caused with my careless actions. I also deeply regret causing my wife so much anguish and pain. Even if what was reported in the media is not entirely true, I spoke directly about this matter with my wife and we decided to move forward together. We look ahead with determination.
From now on, I will work hard to change myself and give back to those who have been disturbed. I will focus exclusively on baseball, training as usual at the Tokorozawa facility. To the Lions fans and the Lions organization that I have let down, I will do my best in every game to regain their trust until the end of my baseball career. I’m really sorry about this.
— Sosuke Genda
Likewise, Misa Eto also shared via her social media that the two discussed the situation and “We decided to move forward together.”
I apologize for causing concern about my private matters and my husband. After repeated discussions between us, we decided to move forward together. I will continue to support my husband so he can focus on his baseball career.
—Misa Eto
Understandably, both baseball and J-Pop fans are disappointed with Sosuke:
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