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Former IZ*ONE members, AKB48 member Honda Hitomi and HKT48 member Yabuki Nako have arrived in South Korea. The two said they would explain soon of why they are together. Yabuki Nako has been working recently on the audition show as on eof the MC’s for Read More …
Former AKB48 member Oshima Mai (who graduated back in May 2010, before the group became super popular) appeared on the YouTube “Okada o oe!!”. Oshima revealed that while she was a member of AKB48, she was in a relationship but broke up with him because Read More …
With some Okada Nana fans feeling betrayed after Bunshun reported that she was dating actor Ino Hiroki and then the idol announcing that she is graduating from AKB48, hardcore fans are disappointed. One fan was so disappointed that he destroyed an expensive amount of Okada Read More …
Last week, “Bunshun” exposed that both Ino Hiroki (30) and AKB48 member Okada Nana (25) were dating. But the scandal erupted because of the “AKB48 no love rule” which fans expect that idols in the AKB48-related groups are not allowed to date or have any Read More …
After last week’s outing by “Bunshun”, AKB48 member Okada Nana (25) who was said to be dating fellow “Magi” actor Ino Hiroki (30) and prompting netizens to debate about AKB48’s love prohibition rule, the idol has announced she is graduating. 皆様へ 。 pic.twitter.com/f7YALX9zIy — 岡田 Read More …
With the controversy of Okada Nana being outed by Bunshun for possibly having a relationship with a fellow actor and also the past controversies surrounding AKB48 members in the past for dating other men or possibly being photographed with other men, it has been written Read More …
In the latest Bunshun article, the publication is reporting that AKB48 veteran Okada Nana (25) visited the apartment of a friend. But came out with actor Ino Hiroki and the two went to Okada’s apartment together. Photos of the two walking together were posted on Read More …
It was a big blow when AKB48 was omitted from the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen (they were omitted again this year), but now the members of the idol group are apologizing on Twitter for not being included on the list for the “Excellence Award” for Read More …
AKB48 member Taniguchi Megu (23) will be releasing her first photobook “Kawai-sa no riyū” (KADOKAWA) on November 16th. Taniguchi received her first senbatsu for AKB’s 58th single “Nemohamo Rumor”, and was active as a senbatsu member for the following 59th single “Motokaredesu”, attracting her attention. Read More …
AKB48 announced on Oct. 9 at MX Festival! that they will be accepting applications for those who want to audition to become an 18th generation member of the idol group. Applications will end at 11:59 p.m. on November 19th. Rules are that they must be Read More …
AKB48 member and former IZ*ONE member Honda Hitomi turned 21 on October 6th and during her birthday live, she had a surprise when former IZ*ONE member Choi Yena joined to wish her a happy birthday. hitomi’s cheeks = yena happiness😭😭 they were talking about daily Read More …
Former AKB48 member Takajo Aki (30) posted an update on Instagram that she gave birth to her second child, a baby boy. Takajo is married to Kashiwa Reysol soccer J1 athlete Takahashi Yuji (29). Takajo wrote, “On September 2nd, I gave birth to a healthy Read More …
A “Cheating Trip 3” ep. 2 highlight featuring former IZ*ONE members Kwon Eunbi, Lee Chaeyeon and Honda Hitomi: Here is a highlight from episode 1: The secret client was revealed to be….former IZ*ONE member Kang Hyewon:
The SNS music video for AKB48’s 60th single “Hisashiburi no Rippugurosu” (Long Lasting Lip Gloss) will be premiered on the group’s official YouTube channel at 8 pm on September 7th. For about three weeks before the group’s first performance, 16 selected members landed in Okinawa Read More …
For those who have been asking for our back issues for our popular J!-ENT Annual Books, our J!-ENT ANNUAL 2013 (20th Anniversary) is now available for download for free. Please note that information seen on this annual issue pertains to that time. In June 1993, Read More …