Japanese National Little Sister Admits Second Affair... Husband Says "I Forgive"

Ryoko Hirosue Posts Handwritten Apology
Remarried with 2 Sons and 1 Daughter After 2008 Divorce
Scandal with Younger Actor in 2014 as Well

Actress Hirosue Ryoko, who enjoys top-tier popularity in Japan, has admitted to a second affair. Ryoko's husband, Candle Jun, expressed his intention to forgive his wife's infidelity.

Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue

According to Kyodo News on the 14th, Japan's famous actress Hirosue Ryoko acknowledged her affair.

The news of Hirosue's affair first came to light through a report by Shukan Bunshun on the 7th. Immediately after the report, Hirosue Ryoko denied the affair, saying "(Toba Shusaku) is just an acquaintance." As the controversy grew, Hirosue admitted to the affair and posted an apology on her agency's official Instagram on the 14th.

Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue acknowledged her affair and expressed her apologies through her agency's Instagram on the 14th. The photo shows her attending an event in 2013.
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In the apology, she said, "I deeply apologize for causing discomfort and concern to many people due to my thoughtless actions," and added, "My relationship with him is as reported in the article."

She also conveyed that she has been forgiven by her family. Hirosue Ryoko said, "I knelt down and directly apologized to my family and three children. The children understood and accepted me, their immature mother," and continued, "I will engrave in my heart the fact that I tarnished the acting career I admire and hurt my entire family, and I will reflect on my future life."

The agency also released an official statement, saying, "Considering the gravity of the situation, we have decided to suspend Hirosue Ryoko indefinitely. We will sincerely respond to ensure that ongoing projects do not cause inconvenience to related parties."

As the controversy grew, Ryoko Hirosue acknowledged the affair and posted an apology on her agency's official Instagram on the 14th.
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The reason Hirosue Ryoko's affair scandal is receiving even more criticism is that this is not the first time. In 2014, she was embroiled in an affair suspicion with actor Sato Takeru, who is nine years her junior.

At that time, Hirosue Ryoko and Sato Takeru denied the affair, saying, "We are just senior and junior who became close while appearing together in a drama."

Ryoko Hirosue married fashion designer Takahiro Okazawa in 2003 and divorced in 2008. She then remarried candle artist Candle Jun in 2010.
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Regarding Hirosue Ryoko's affair, her husband Candle Jun said at an event supporting the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake held in Fukushima Prefecture on the 11th, "I apologize for causing a stir in the world due to personal matters," and added, "My family is going through a difficult time now, but we will resolve it well, so please watch over us."

He continued, "Our second son and eldest daughter are currently being cared for by our eldest son," and added, "Someday, I want to come to Fukushima with my family again and eat Fukushima rice with everyone with smiling faces."

Meanwhile, Hirosue Ryoko is a famous actress who was once called Japan's "national little sister" in the 1990s and was an idol singer who dominated the era. She is known domestically for films such as "Railroad Man" (1999) and "Secret" (1999).

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