Yukina Kinoshita’s Fear of Defamation Sparks Debate Over Her Departure for Children’s Sake

Former talent Yukina Kinoshita updated her SNS “Threads” on June 7th, revealing her current state of mind.

“In a world where it is allowed to use murderous words and comments that drive people to death without revealing one’s name or face, I have thought many times that it would be better to disappear for the sake of my children, and today especially.” 

she wrote, expressing a deeply troubled state of mind. From the mention of without revealing one’s name or face, it appears she is primarily addressing defamation and abuse received online and through social media. Additionally,

“I am here now thanks to the people who have supported me every day and my daughters. Good things happen when you live. I’m grateful for every day. Good things happen if you keep trying,”

she continued, expressing a positive outlook.

Looking back, Kinoshita’s life has indeed been tumultuous.

In October 2019, when Kinoshita was at the peak of her career as a talent and influencer, it was revealed that she had sent threatening DMs to the owner of a tapioca shop where her sister worked, mentioning the whole agency would get involved. This revelation caused a huge backlash, and the tapioca shop was forced to close as a result.