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Former AKB48 member and renowned J-Pop talent, Kashiwagi Yuki, made an intriguing appearance on TV Asahi’s “Mitorizu Jan: Shinnen 1 Jikan SP” aired on 31 December.
The show, themed “Things That Can’t Be Said Aloud but Can Be Whispered in Girls’ Talk,” sparked vibrant discussions among several popular celebrities.
During the episode, Yukirin touched on the use of fake LINE names by celebrities.
Yukirin remarked, “I can’t say this out loud, but... can we really trust someone whose LINE name isn’t their full name in kanji?”
She clarified, “Using just a first or last name is acceptable, but just an ‘A’ or a heart symbol…?”
The conversation highlighted a trend of simplified or cryptic LINE names among stars.
Comedian Moriyama Shintaro, one of the show’s MCs, asked, “Is this to avoid leaked screenshots?” Yuki responded, “That could be the reason…”
Notably, talent Mori Kasumi revealed her LINE name is a single letter.
Yuki Kashiwagi added, “On the contrary, someone using their full kanji name feels far more trustworthy.”
Her comments shed light on the delicate balance celebrities maintain to protect their privacy in the digital age.
While some fans praised her honesty, others defended the practice, citing personal safety concerns.
Japanese activists highlighted that using aliases online is a right, particularly for public figures striving to safeguard their private lives from unwanted scrutiny.