Yukina Kinoshita’s Transformation Alarms TV Pros as She Abandons Terrestrial Television

Is there a desire to return to the entertainment industry?

In the past year, Kinoshita’s distance from the entertainment industry has been decreasing.

In November of last year, she appeared on the terrestrial variety show Zenryoku! Daraku Time for the first time in four years. Her role as a cabaret girl in the April broadcast of Ai no Haiena (ABEMA) became a topic of discussion. “Kinoshita’s current position is that of a former talent influencer,” said a producer from a major network.

“Although the threatening DM incident involving the tapioca shop developed into a legal battle, with the Tokyo District Court issuing a payment order on the grounds of threatening behavior, Kinoshita retired from the entertainment industry. However, even after leaving the public eye, she has actively updated her YouTube channel and social media. Each time, it makes the news, leading us to categorize her as a former talent influencer. She held a unique position, somewhat akin to that of a celebrity, but this recent ‘GaaSyy-like’ transformation was a misstep.

Sponsors, fearing backlash, are concerned about reactions on social media. They have hesitated to use Kinoshita, who is often criticized for not being clear about whether she wants to return to the entertainment industry or live as an ordinary person. In such a situation, becoming ‘GaaSyy-like’ brings only risks. It would be unwise to turn entertainment agencies, enraged by the ‘Yukina bombshell,’ into enemies. I see this as a deadlock.”

The person in question also responded to an interview with Friday last month, stating:

“I think returning to terrestrial television will be quite difficult. I’m feeling like it might be enough for me now. If I can be the kind of character who can say what I want to say like I used to, then I’d like to do it. But the times have changed, right? So I wonder if I’m not meeting the current needs (laughs).”

As the most terrifying influencer, Kinoshita may be envisioning a future where she becomes a star surpassing GaaSyy.