NGT48’s Agency Responds To Yamaguchi Maho’s Assault Incident, Fellow Japanese Idols Show Support For Maho
The terrible incident of NGT48’s Yamaguchi Maho’s assault recently came to light when the Japanese idol herself recounted the story on Twitter.
まほほん号泣配信 2/2 BANされるまで pic.twitter.com/kJQopW16j3
— (/ω＼) (@korokoromilky) January 8, 2019
Maho recalled being assaulted by two men in her home and later explained through posts on Twitter that a member had told the two men when she’d be coming home.
Then on January 9, she apologized for causing trouble and deeply bowed in front of the audience at a performance.
All of her Tweets were later deleted and summarized with a single Tweet in which she apologized and wished for everyone’s happiness, safety and health.
皆さんにもショックを与えてしまってごめんなさい。私に遭った出来事を聞いて怖い想いをしてしまったかもしれません。本当に申し訳ないです。同じような想いをしてる方もいて私も力になれればと思いました。皆さんが安全に健康に幸せに暮らせる毎日を祈ってます。
— 山口真帆 (@maho_yamaguchi) January 8, 2019
I’m sorry for shocking everyone. You may have felt scared after hearing what happened to me. I’m really sorry. I thought there could be others who have gone through the same thing, so I thought I could be of help. I pray every day for a time where we can live happily, safely, and healthily.
— Yamaguchi Maho
The group’s agency, AKS, has since released a statement, explaining the situation and apologizing for their shortcomings.
Meanwhile, fellow idols under the same agency have been speaking up and showing their support for Maho. HKT48’s Sashihara Rino took to her Twitter to deliver a message regarding the issue.
Sasshi's Tweet Part 2:@345__chan #JusticeForMahohon #山口真帆 pic.twitter.com/UBByBR7fFk
— さくぴよ♡sakupiyo #PreciousChaeyeonDay (@39_saku_chan) January 10, 2019
Other idols who spoke up for Maho included AKB48’s Masuka Yuka…
Last one before I leave. This is by Masuda Yuka, an AKB48 2nd gen.#JusticeForMahohon #山口真帆 @yuka_masuda pic.twitter.com/B08ka7k0cG
— さくぴよ♡sakupiyo #PreciousChaeyeonDay (@39_saku_chan) January 10, 2019
AKB48’s Mukaichi Mion…
Mion's Tweet Translation @mionnn_48 #JusticeForMahohon #山口真帆 pic.twitter.com/aDpoivodmO
— さくぴよ♡sakupiyo #PreciousChaeyeonDay (@39_saku_chan) January 10, 2019
AKB48 and NGT48’s Kashiwagi Yuki…
Yukirin's Tweet Translation @Yukiriiiin__K #JusticeForMahohon #山口真帆 pic.twitter.com/jN4eSNhjeg
— さくぴよ♡sakupiyo #PreciousChaeyeonDay (@39_saku_chan) January 10, 2019
Former NGT48 member Otaki Yuria…
Otaki Yuria's @takimarucyan tweet translation (former NGT member) #JusticeForMahohon pic.twitter.com/njpNIX7njy
— さくぴよ♡sakupiyo #PreciousChaeyeonDay (@39_saku_chan) January 10, 2019
NGT48’s Kitahara Rie…
Translation of Rie's tweet. For those who don't know, Rie is a former AKB member and leader of NGT. #JusticeForMahohon pic.twitter.com/eEtlGV6dY4
— さくぴよ♡sakupiyo #PreciousChaeyeonDay (@39_saku_chan) January 10, 2019
Former HKT48 member Ito Raira…
Raira (former HKT48 member): This whole thing is just unbelievable and unreasonable, but this time is exactly when fans are needed more than ever, isn't it? Why are you a fan? #伊藤来笑 #山口真帆 #YamaguchiMaho #NGT48 #JusticeForMahohonhttps://t.co/6rloRIOoAk
— ithebigc（ケリー） (@ithebigc) January 10, 2019
Former HKT48 and AKB48 member Ota Aika, and more.
Lovetan's tweet:
"Why does it end up like that.
The world is full of unacceptable things.
I wanted to say something like a line from a movie." https://t.co/WR7PJ2CT5D— さくぴよ♡sakupiyo #PreciousChaeyeonDay (@39_saku_chan) January 10, 2019
Moreover, fans have been making an effort to spread the news by trending the hashtag, #JusticeForMahohon.
This situation is horrifying and nobody shouldn't experience anything like this. But unfortunately it happened and now people who actually deserve to be in jail for what they've done are free #JusticeForMahohon
— just random person (@monster__crazy) January 10, 2019
Spread the news. The world needs to knows. #NGT48 #JusticeForMahohon
Japanese pop star apologises after SHE 'was attacked by two men' https://t.co/XpZmURCEkH via @MailOnline— S. H. Kun #JusticeForMahohon (@mudofthegrail) January 10, 2019
I'm not a NGT48 fan but still I'm saying this. NO GIRL SHOULD BE APOLOGIZING FOR EXPOSING THE TRUTH ABOUT HOW SHE'S BEEN ASSAULTED BY MEN AND DIDN'T GET JUSTICE FROM THE PEOPLE WHO SHOULD BE PROTECTING HER. STOP BLAMING, SILENCING THE VICTIMS!#JusticeForMahohon #justiceformaho
— (￣▽￣)/ (@namdewartelnai) January 10, 2019
