source: Lapone's official website, translated by OP

[Notice] Information regarding Tsurubo Shion

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and consideration for LAPONE Entertainment and the work of our affiliated artists.

We once again sincerely apologize to all relevant parties and the fans for the great trouble and concern caused by the series of reports regarding our artist Tsurubo Shion.

He is taking the wide range of feedback in earnest and, as expressed in the previously released video, has shown strong resolve to "take responsibility". Our company has also given serious consideration to his volition, and based on careful discussion, we have concluded that, as part of that responsibility, Tsurubo Shion will suspend his activities for the time being.

Furthermore, while he has taken the plethora of comments in earnest, we cannot overlook the mental impact they have had upon him. We kindly ask for your thoughtful consideration.

Our company and all the group members are taking this series of matters with great seriousness.

Our company and all the group members will continue to work on future activities with sincerity, and the group will carry on with ten members during Tsurubo Shion’s hiatus.

We intend to make steady and continuous efforts in preventing recurrence of this situation and in recovering the trust that has been lost.

To all those involved and to all the fans who have given us their continual support, we once again offer a sincere apology for the great trouble and concern that has been caused.

We respectfully ask for your continued understanding and support.