Johnny & Associates has announced that Snow Man member Iwamoto Hikaru has voluntarily decided to take a break from his activities. This comes after Friday reported that he was part of a drinking party at a love hotel in November 2017. Some of the female attendees of the party were underage at the time. A former female idol told Friday that she and two other girls who attended the party were minors at the time.
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Hikaru told management that he was at the party, but he was not aware that there were underage girls present. Management said that his lack of awareness was irresponsible as a member of society, and was not suitable for a Johnny’s talent. Hikaru then decided to pause his activities. Hikaru and Johnny & Associates hope that this period of reflection restores trust in him and the company.
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