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Keigo Hagiya and Miria Watanabe announce marriage and first child
Keigo Hagiya, a member of the group 7ORDER, and former Nogizaka46 member Miria Watanabe have announced their marriage and the birth of their first child. The news was confirmed via official statements on September 6, following previous reports by certain media outlets.
7ORDER's official website explained that the delay in the formal announcement was due to discussions regarding the timing and method of the report, noting that media coverage had preceded their official statement. The group expressed apologies to fans for the timing and requested that the media and public respect the privacy of the family by refraining from direct contact or seeking personal information.
In a personal comment, Hagiya expressed gratitude to his supporters and pledged to continue approaching his professional activities with sincerity. Watanabe’s agency, Alligator Co., Ltd., also issued a statement, noting that they had been supporting Watanabe through previous health concerns and prioritized the privacy and well-being of the family following the birth.