17-year-old idol Harada Mayu was a member of J-Pop group Keyakizaka46 for only a few months before a scandal hit.
Harada Mayu
She retired from the group only 3 months after her debut due to a controversy involving her former teacher.
Harada Mayu
Rumors broke out that she was in a relationship with her former teacher, a much older man.
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Photos spread of the two hugging and kissing in a photobooth that were allegedly leaked by a former classmate of hers.
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Not only did their relationship violate the dating ban placed on idols, it’s also illegal as Mayu is underage.
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However, after many years, Mayu was able to return to the entertainment business and become a member of YURiMental who disbanded in 2022. She is now under talent management First Sound.
