A female idol has been kicked out of her girl group after a photo of her with a male fan circulated online.
Noa | @w_noa_/X
In 2024, Noa joined W.Double V, a J-Pop girl group that formed in November 2017 and restarted their activities in July 2018 under Mint Music ENTERTAINMENT. On March 19, the agency released a statement amid rumors that Noa is dating a fan.
Noa | @w_noa_/X
The rumors began after this photo of Noa and the fan in question became a hot topic on X (formerly Twitter) on March 18.
Some netizens criticized Noa for allegedly dating a fan, while others criticized the man’s appearance.
イケメンなら仕方ないなって思えるけど、この顔でアイドルと繋がれると妙な敗北感があるね。
— tk (@dkwmv4) March 19, 2026
俺でも行ける！ってポジティブヲタクが大量ポップアップするよいに、AIでブス用意して炎上させて集客増やす戦略じゃないんですか？ https://t.co/Sga6PkVCSE
— アイドル🎀9時間1500円🎀毎週金土日祝御徒町ニコニコ劇場 無銭ライブ！ (@IDOL_9h1500) March 19, 2026
Isn’t this just a strategy to use AI to create an ugly guy, stir up controversy, and boost attention—so that tons of ‘even I have a chance!’ optimistic fans start popping up?
— Post caption
In their official statement, W.Double V’s management confirmed that Noa had private contact with a fan, violating their rules, but didn’t reveal details about the type of relationship Noa and the fan had. The incident happened while Noa was on hiatus for health issue. During that time, she contacted the fan to seek advice about unspecified personal problems. According to the agency, this behavior is “unacceptable” and breaks fans’ trust. As such, the agency has terminated Noa’s contract and has pledged to improve its support system for the remaining members, such as by introducing external counseling services.
メンバーに関するお知らせ pic.twitter.com/8hfASg0vJj
— W.ダブルヴィー (@w__official) March 19, 2026
Noa personally apologized to fans and her members for her actions, stating that she deeply regrets the “weakness of heart” that led to this outcome.
この度は、私の軽率な行動により、多くの方々にご迷惑をおかけしてしまい、誠に申し訳ございません。
自分自身の心の弱さから、このような結果を招いてしまったことを深く反省しております。… https://t.co/lOE4RUTJdM
— のあ @W.ダブルヴィー (@w_noa_) March 19, 2026