SHIZUKU from ME:I is halting activities due to misconduct against company regulations, as announced by LAPONE GIRLS.
October/15/2025 12:18Related Groups & Members
ME:I's SHIZUKU will temporarily suspend activities. The affiliated agency LAPONE GIRLS announced this today (15th) through their official site. The agency published a document titled 'Report Regarding SHIZUKU' on the official site, clarifying that activities will be suspended from today for the time being. Regarding this decision, LAPONE GIRLS stated, 'A matter that violates our company regulations has come to light,' and 'We perceive this as a serious act contrary to the expectations of our fans, and we have determined that a period of deep reflection and reconsideration of her actions is necessary.' ME:I was scheduled to appear at the 'Rakuten GirlsAward 2025 AUTUMN/WINTER' event on the 18th at Makuhari Messe. [Full Comment from LAPONE GIRLS] Report Regarding SHIZUKU Thank you very much for your support and patronage of LAPONE GIRLS and our affiliated artists. This time, regarding SHIZUKU, a matter that violates our company regulations has come to light. We perceive this as a serious act contrary to the expectations of our fans, and we have determined that a period of deep reflection and reconsideration of her actions is necessary. In light of this, we will be suspending her activities from today for the time being. We deeply apologize for this sudden report to our fans who have been supporting us and to all related parties who have been providing support. We also apologize again for the shortcomings in our management system and response. We will thoroughly instruct and educate all artists to comply with the code of conduct that meets the expectations of our fans.
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