Japanese star Ryo Miyazaki faces renewed scandal over alleged affair with former Takarazuka actress

On July 22 2026, the Japanese weekly Shukan Bunshun reported that Ryo Miyazaki, a 27‑year‑old actor and former member of the boy group BE:FIRST, allegedly held secret meetings with former Takarazuka top star Kana Maria (花乃まりあ) while rehearsing the musical “Love’s Unscheduled Landing,” a Japanese stage adaptation of the Korean drama “Crash Landing on You.” The reports said the two met in a high‑end Tokyo hotel, sometimes arriving in a Lamborghini, and spent time together beyond rehearsals.

Both Miyazaki’s agency and Kana Maria’s agency issued statements acknowledging that the encounters occurred. They described the meetings as “for role preparation” and admitted they were inappropriate, offering apologies and pledging reflection. Miyazaki is married to actress Shuri, with whom he welcomed their first child in September 2025; the couple’s father‑in‑law, veteran actor Mitsuo Mizutani, has expressed anger over the incident. Kana Maria, a former top‑daughter of Takarazuka’s 96th class, also faced criticism and was noted for a past high‑profile bullying lawsuit involving her troupe.

The scandal has been covered by media outlets in Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and elsewhere, drawing criticism from fans and raising questions about Miyazaki’s professional conduct and personal responsibilities.