TOKYO, Nov 21 (News On Japan) –
Kusama Richard Keita (29) has introduced that he’s leaving the idol group Aぇ! group. Kusama, who made his debut with the group in May 2024, determined to withdraw after being arrested in October in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward on suspicion of exposing his decrease physique, a case that later led to a abstract indictment on expenses of public indecency.
In a message posted on the fan membership web site earlier, Kusama mentioned, “For about a year I have been struggling with a mental illness, and in the midst of that I caused this incident. I felt that staying in the group would only hold everyone back and cause even more trouble, so this is the decision I reached. From here, I intend to reflect on what I have done, review my actions, and work step by step to regain trust from the ground up.”
According to his expertise company, Kusama acquired a abstract order requiring him to pay a 100,000 yen nice.
Kusama will stay with STARTO and proceed working as a solo expertise.
Source: FNN