Former K-Pop Idol And Adult Actress Apologizes For High Income Requirement To Date Her

Yua Mikami is a former Japanese AV (adult video) actress. She was also a member of Honey Popcorn, a K-Pop group that made headlines when they debuted in 2018 for being filled with members who were active in the porn industry.

She recently appeared on the talk show Iwakura and Yoshizumi Show where she was asked if she would ever date a fan. She stated that it was neither likely nor unlikely. In her eyes, there was a 50% chance that this may happen.

Around 50%. It’s not zero, though.

— Yua Mikami

What surprised the hosts further was her standards for her future partner. She nodded when asked if he would need to earn a specific amount in order to date her.

At least 30 million yen [around $200,100 USD].

— Yua Mikami

This response garnered gasps and shocked looks from the audience. The adult actress apologized for her words but did not take them back, instead saying that the amount she specified was already on the low end for her.

I have never worked a part-time job and don’t know the average annual income and I think the amount is quite low.

— Yua Mikami

She honestly stated that she would prefer if he earned more than her. Ideally, he would be taking home 100 million yen (around $670,000 USD) per year.

100 million yen [around $670,000 USD] where he can work and travel together with me.

— Yua Mikami

Yua Mikami (real name Momona Kito) made her debut in the AV industry in 2015 and in the K-Pop industry three years later. Honey Popcorn quietly disbanded in 2021 and she announced her retirement as an adult actress in March 2023.

She now runs a lingerie business called Yours.