Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue, 44, who recently performed at Taiwan's "Megaport Festival," was reportedly arrested today in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture, for assaulting a nurse at a hospital following a car accident.
Her talent agency's official website released an apology statement shortly after, announcing an indefinite suspension of all her entertainment activities. The news quickly became a trending topic online, with netizens discussing the actress's latest controversy.
The incident quickly made headlines, propelling Ryoko Hirosue to the top of Japan's X (formerly Twitter) trending topics.
Initially, Japanese media reported that the woman "identified herself" as Ryoko Hirosue, as she did not have identification on her at the time. She had been driving on the highway when her car was involved in a rear-end collision with a large trailer. She and a man, believed to be her manager, were subsequently transported to a hospital in Shimada City. Around 12:20 AM today, following the accident, she reportedly kicked a female nurse and grabbed her arm at the hospital in Shimada City, causing minor injuries.
Some netizens captured the scene of the car accident.
Ryoko Hirosue's agency, R.H Co., Ltd., issued a statement confirming that Ryoko Hirosue herself was indeed responsible for assaulting the hospital nurse. The agency explained that after being hospitalized due to the car accident, Hirosue entered a state of panic, which led to the incident involving medical personnel. The company extended its deepest apologies to the victim and all related parties, announcing its decision to suspend all her entertainment work for a period of self-reflection.
This incident marks a significant setback for Ryoko Hirosue, who was only just beginning to make her return to the entertainment industry after a 2022 scandal. Her scheduled performances for the reading play "The Little Prince ~ A Journey of the Heart Woven with Reading and Music" in Tokyo and Kochi have been confirmed canceled. Many fans expressed their disappointment, noting Hirosue's frequent controversies and emphasizing that this latest assault incident truly necessitates a period of self-reflection for her to address her personal issues.
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