source: LAPONE Entertainment official website, translated by OP

[Notice] Information regarding Ohira Shosei

We thank you for you continued support and consideration for LAPONE Entertainment and the work of our affiliated artists.

It has come to our concern that Shosei Ohira has been involved in a matter that violates our company’s policies.

We regard this as a significant act that goes against the expectations of the fans, and determined that he needs a period of time to sincerely reflect and reexamine his actions. Therefore, effective today, he will be suspending all activities for the time being.

We sincerely apologize to all the fans who have supported him, as well as to those affected by this matter, for the sudden nature of this announcement.

We also sincerely apologize for the repeated shortcomings in our management and response systems.

We will once again ensure thorough guidance and education for all of our artists so that they adhere to a code of conduct that meets the expectations of the fans.