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Japanese BE:FIRST scandal widens to family, business

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In July 2026 Japanese media reported that former BE:FIRST members were involved in secret hotel meetings linked to the stage productions “Love’s Crash Landing,” later retitled “Love Unscheduled.” Actor member Ryo Miyazaki (also reported cited as Miyama Ryohei) met was involved in secret hotel meetings with former Takarazuka star Hana no Maria during rehearsals, prompting agency apologies and public criticism. His marriage to actress Shuri and the birth of their child added a familial dimension, while father‑in‑law Yutaka Mizutani’s brief comments after a film event underscored the personal fallout. Further reporting on 27 July noted Mizutani’s renewed sympathy when approached about rehearsals for the hotel affair, and on 29 July stage production originally titled “Love’s Crash Landing,” later renamed “Love Unscheduled.” Weekly Shūkan Bunshun published chat logs from early July showing the pair meeting convening at Miyazaki’s Tokyo apartment and exchanging messages mirroring their that mirrored the musical’s plot. The scandal then spilled into actors acknowledged the meetings but framed them as professional, while public criticism intensified. The fallout reached Miyazaki’s business ventures: family. His marriage to actress Shuri, the birth of their child, and comments from his father‑in‑law Yutaka Mizutani highlighted personal strain. Mother‑in‑law singer Ito Ran voiced concern, and observers condemned Miyazaki for taking his four‑month‑old son out late at night. Business repercussions followed. Miyazaki’s Kichijōji pasta shop “Oyaji no Ankake Pasta” saw customer traffic vanish, and Pasta,” opened with his father, initially drew long lines but soon saw customers disappear, leaving the venue nearly empty. His Shinjuku kappō restaurant “Oyaji no Kappō” received few reviews and was placed on indefinite, unpaid suspension after a health‑related closure. Mother‑in‑law singer Ito Ran voiced concern, closure that cancelled all reservations. Further reporting on 31 July noted that the scandal added pressure on Shuri, who defended herself on television while juggling a busy acting schedule, including the drama “GATE24” and criticism grew over Miyazaki taking his four‑month‑old son out late at night. The incidents continue to fuel a new film. She relies on support from her parents, including veteran actor Yutaka Mizutani, for childcare, and has highlighted her husband’s limited involvement in parenting amid growing online debate and scrutiny of entertainers’ private lives. over celebrity family responsibilities.

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  1. 2026-07-31 08:38 UTC Japanese BE:FIRST scandal widens to family, business
  2. 2026-07-29 15:28 UTC Japanese BE:FIRST scandal widens to family, business
  3. 2026-07-27 11:02 UTC Japanese BE:FIRST scandal over secret hotel meetings
  4. 2026-07-25 20:51 UTC Japanese BE:FIRST scandal over secret hotel meetings

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