The comments from his account on private social media have been leaked.
An idol recently came on fire after being surprised to speak badly of the members of his group on social media. Now, both she and her agency have officially announced her pause.
Kitagawa Rio is a member of Morning MusumeA group of Japanese girls who debuted in 1997. After the “graduate” members, the new ones join the group. As such, Kitagawa, who joined the group in 2019, is part of the current range, Morning Musume ’25.
Recently, his private account has been leaked, exposing the comments he made on his group members, secretly took photos and moments behind the scenes that were not designed for the eyes of the public.
This is something that always happens in Morning Musume, someone wears a cute dress but then ruins it with these sticky socks. I seriously do not get what type of sense of style leads to this. Just wear simple white socks and you are halfway.
– Kitagawa Rio
During the Rhythm buzz (Music Show) Shoot, I called Ikuta out for being rude when I said good morning. Even the guest, Bakary-San, he heard it and was like “it’s too much”, so I thought that perhaps he would change later. But today it was even worse. If I say “good morning”, then accept it. Disgusting. Are you the emperor? So incompetent anyway.
– Kitagawa Rio
He is 26 years old, but he still sits on planes and the bullet train barefoot with his knees.
– Kitagawa Rio
Can Ikuta already stop?
– Kitagawa Rio
Makino climbed on the train with the twin queues was frightening. Are you trying to be Xiaoxiao or something like that?
– Kitagawa Rio
[Censored] I’m not done yet and I have to wake up in 5 and a half hours. This is seriously killing me. It is always “Homamei, Homamei” (nickname for a duo combination of two members members), so only you two are already going to do so.
– Kitagawa Rio
A senior member was breaking 100% on me behind my back. If you do it, at least wait until I’m around, Old Lady.
– Kitagawa Rio
The controversy spread as an online fire and attracted attention to the famous Korean forum Theqoo. Now the Morning Musume ’25 agency, HI! ProjectHe faced the question on their official website. In their declaration, the agency said that Kitagawa admitted that she had made the controversial comments, which is deeply reflecting on her behavior and that her activities will be suspended for the moment.
“I apologize sincerely for having aroused unpleasant concern and feelings to my fans. I apologized directly with every member that I also hurt.” Kitagawa wrote in her apologies. “The current posts that circulate come from the conversations that I had with a woman tight on our life and daily work. Now I realize that I have acted carelessly and I will take this time to reflect and improve myself before returning to my activities.”
He apologized for her “immature behavior “, She apologized to her fans and said she will take a break from her activities to reflect on herself.