The official debut should be the happiest moment in any singer’s career, but for Nazuna Mori, the new member of the group HIGH SPIRITS, the dream quickly turned into an extremely uncomfortable situation. Just four days after being officially announced as the new yellow member of the group on May 14, her past returned to haunt her in the worst possible way on digital platforms, sparking a scandal that forced her to give public explanations almost immediately.

A past video that ruined the debut

The problem spiraled out of control when the artist herself posted a photo on her official profiles, mentioning she was looking directly at the camera with a bright and clear expression. Unfortunately, an anonymous user took the opportunity to quote her message, attaching an old private video with sarcastic text saying that in that clip she also looked directly at the lens. The recording showed the young woman inside a karaoke room, wearing only underwear while laughing and covering her face with her hands. The images spread like wildfire across the internet, generating intense debate among industry followers.

An honest apology and support from her agency

Instead of staying silent or trying to deny the facts, Mori published an extensive statement taking full responsibility for her actions. The performer confessed that in her youth she acted selfishly and lacked maturity, admitting honestly that she herself doesn’t know what other private situations from her past might come to light in the future. However, she made it clear that since deciding to become a public figure, she has completely changed her way of thinking and acting, promising to work hard to regain her followers’ trust through her daily efforts.

Luckily for her, the group’s management decided to support her. True to the group’s original concept, which is based on having an indomitable spirit and never giving up in the face of difficulties, her managers assured her that anyone can make mistakes, and that if she truly works to improve, she can still become someone who inspires others. Seeing an agency protect its talent instead of indefinitely suspending her is a huge relief in an industry so strict with public image. Knowing that the past always seems to haunt celebrities, do you think entertainment companies should ignore what their artists did before becoming famous, or do you believe a person’s history should influence their career?