Idol Caught In Dating Scandal Despite Wearing Wig To Avoid Reporters

Japanese idol Daigo Nishihata, who is a member of the Japanese idol group Naniwa Danshi has been wrapped up in dating allegations.

On August 9, the Shūkan Bunshun, which is comparable to Korea’s Dispatch, released an article in which they alleged Daigo Nishihata was dating Kaho Adachi, an announcer two years his junior.

According to the article, the idol had spent a night with the announcer. The reason this news is going viral in Korea, however, is the evidence presented by the media outlet. In the article, Shūkan Bunshun uploaded a photo of the idol wearing a woman’s wig, bucket hat, and mask.

Korean netizens lauded the idol for attempting to hide his relationship and joked that fans should forgive Daigo Nishihata for his efforts.

• “Ah, the reporter showed no mercy. They should have turned a blind eye considering how much work he put in to hide his relationship.”
• “I feel bad for him.”
• “If he’s going through that much, just let him slide. LOL.”
• “At this point, just turn a blind eye, LOL.”
• “Forgive him, LOL.”
• “Oh, this is f@cking funny.”
• “I feel so bad for him ㅜㅜ.”
• “He shouldn’t have traveled with his carrier ㅠㅠ.”
• “Just turn a blind eye.”
• “Still, I have to give him credit for his efforts, LOL.”
• “If he’s going through this much, LOL. He really tried to hide his relationship  LOL.”

Daigo Nishihata is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a member of the idol group Naniwa Danshi and is signed to the embattled Japanese idol label Johnny & Associates, which has recently come under fire after allegations claimed the label’s founder had sexually assaulted the label’s idols.