NMB48 Captain Kojima Karin posts about Shobu Marin situation and more

As the Shobu Marin news of her quitting NMB48 due to serious contract violations is the big talk on the media, and netizens exposing more NMB48 backup social media accounts, NMB48 Captain Kojima Karin has took to social media to address Shobu’s situation.

Shobu wrote that she spoke to Shobu Marin about the matter and that Shobu is full of regret, because of all the fans who have supported her.

Kojima wrote, “Her actions may not be forgiven, but I am grateful to have been active at NMB48 as a companion who has seen her efforts up close. I will do my best with the feeling of rebuilding NMB48 again”.

NMB48 fans showed their support for Kojima’s comments and to see her protecting NMB48 and fans saying they will continue to support the group, despite the negative situations that have happened this year.

Earlier this year, NMB48 member Yokono Sumire also had quit NMB48 after a tabloid featured an article back in March alleging that she and Kanjani Eight’s Yokoyama Yuu went to a luxury hotel and stayed overnight together. Another that she was going to a business hotel with Ae! group member Fukuomoto Taisei.