On October 15, LAPONE Entertainment announced that Shosei Ohira (25), a member of the male idol group “JO1,” has suspended his activities. The member who also took a hiatus…See all photos in this article A “notice” titled “Notice Concerning Shosei Ohira” was suddenly announced on the agency’s website. The office explains as follows. We have recently discovered an incident involving Shosei Ohira that is in violation of our company’s regulations. We consider this to be a serious act that goes against the expectations of our fans, and have decided that a period of intense reflection and review of his behavior is necessary. What exactly is a “violation of regulations” and a “serious act that goes against the expectations of our fans”? Before this announcement, the Shukan Bunshun (weekly magazine) had caught a shocking piece of information about Ohira. The following is an excerpt from an article in the electronic version of the Shukan Bunshun, distributed today at 12:00 p.m. (JST).
Forbidden love” of a popular global group member
According to a report in Shukan Bunshun, Ohira, a popular member of “JO1,” had a “two-timing” affair with an idol who participated in Kohaku (red and white). JO1″ is a global boy group that has participated in the Kohaku Uta Gassen for three consecutive years, winning the support of the younger generation. The entertainment desk explains the characteristics of the group. ‘JO1 is a group born in 2019 out of a popular open audition program; they are an 11-member group voted out of 101 trainees. The group has now grown to become one of Japan’s leading J-Pop groups. Known as the group’s best beauty boy, Ohira, who dances and raps, is from Kyoto Prefecture and was appointed Kyoto Prefecture’s cultural tourism ambassador in 2023. What is the secret, forbidden love of such a popular guy? ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ The “Shukan Bunshun” (electronic edition) distributed at noon on Wednesday, October 15 and the “Shukan Bunshun” on sale on Thursday, October 16 will report in detail on how JO1 Shosei Ohira’s two-timing was exposed, his relationship with an idol who participated in Kohaku, and the existence of a woman who was his true love.
Shukan Bunshun” Editorial Department / Shukan Bunshun, October 23, 2025 issue