King & Prince Audio Leak Sparks Takizawa’s Quick Action Amid Kitayama Controversy

Audio data believed to be of Number_i Shiyoh Hirano, Yuta Kishi, Yuta Jinguji, and ‘King & Prince’ Kaito Takahashi has leaked, causing controversy.

 

The leaked audio is about one minute long and appears to be from the time when the five members were still active as King & Prince.

 

The content is typical male conversation with hardly any scandalous elements. Ren Nagase is also thought to have been present, but his voice is not heard. According to an entertainment reporter for a sports newspaper:

 

“The conversation is just typical boyish banter. While it might cause a slight image downgrade, fans aren’t particularly shocked. In fact, most are charmed by the evident camaraderie among the members.” (Sports newspaper reporter)

 

Nevertheless, the fact that such private conversations have leaked at this time cannot be overlooked. 

“The leaked audio appears to have been recorded inside a car during a tour. Given that this is an extremely private space, the leak must have a limited source.

More importantly, such audio shouldn’t be leaked without intention, making it clear that someone deliberately released it. Some speculate that ‘the footage from a dashcam might have been misused.'” (Same sports newspaper reporter)

The audio leak caused a stir on social media and gradually spread.