The recent expulsion of the idol Nekotsun (ねこつん), just 15 years old, generated great controversy and became a trending topic on discussion forums in Japan. The official statement reported that Nekotsun was permanently expelled and banned from participating in future activities due to several serious incidents.

• The reasons for his expulsion include repeated absences without permission, one of which was due to unauthorized travel to South Korea. In addition, he was involved in a controversy on social media for allegedly getting involved with someone else's boyfriendwhich sparked widespread outrage online.
• Added to this is the accusation of driving without a license, with reports indicating that she was stopped by police. This is not the first incident of its kind, as there was a similar case when he was just 13 years old. Recently, Nekotsun also announced on social media that she has a new boyfriend, which made the situation even worse..

It didn't take long for internet users to find evidence of the accusations, Well, below is the alleged boyfriend she stole (on the left), and the new boyfriend she got (on the right). Both photographs were obtained from their social networks.

The online community reacted with a mixture of shock and criticism:

• «This episode is so amazing… I feel a touch of hip-hop in all of this».
• «It seems that people don't change so easily».
• «He's young, but that's fair. As an idol and a member of the cafe, it's understandable that other members aren't happy with her.».
• «Is this your second time driving without a license? Where did you learn that? It's not just a motorcycle, right?».
• «That's a lot for a 15 year old boy... He's a unique talent, but I hope he's not in a hurry. Be careful.».
• «In a sense, he is an incredible person. Doing all this, even driving at 13 years old… Maybe he was inspired by Takumi Fujiwara?».
• «How much do you enjoy driving and being with kids? It's ridiculous».
• «This is too much. A criminal should not be an idol.».

The response from fans and the community has been intense, with opinions divided between those expressing concern for Nekotsun's well-being and those harshly criticizing his behavior. The controversy placed responsibility and expected behavior of idols at the center of the debate.especially in an industry that places a strong emphasis on public image and morality.

Source: Hachima Kikou