She rose to fame quickly after 2022.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
A popular artist based in Japan has sparked a controversy after announcing her official entry into the adult movie industry.
The artist in question is RINOA, a Japanese rapper who made her debut as a musician in 2022. She quickly gained prominence for her bold image, sexually explicit themes in her music, and unapologetic female-centric storytelling. With her ability to capture attention through her visuals and performances, RINOA garnered nearly half a million followers across social media platforms.
RINOA | @rinoa__jp/Instagram
Despite her already provocative public image, the news of RINOA’s debut as an adult film actress has shocked Japanese netizens. IdeaPocket, the leading adult movie studio under which RINOA will make her debut, released a highly controversial promotional statement alongside the announcement. They claimed that the rapper chose to enter the porn industry because she had way too many sexual desires with nowhere to release them. The phrase they used in this statement quickly went viral on social media, sparking a heated debate about the ethics of marketing.
| @rinoa__jp/Instagram
The rapper herself also confirmed the news but chose to phrase her reasoning differently. She stated that she often felt restricted by society’s definition of an “ideal woman” and initially chose music as her outlet to rebel against it. Adult films were her next choice as a medium to build upon that worldview, explore bodily autonomy, and reclaim her femininity on her own terms. RINOA also honestly admitted that while she was excited for this new direction in her career, she also had some complex emotions.
| @rinoa__jp/Instagram
IdeaPocket also promoted her debut like that of a new music album, sparking more interest. However, the buzz was also accompanied by criticism about her visuals, with many raising questions about whether her famous “G-Cup figure” was natural or the result of cosmetic enhancements.
| @rinoa__jp/Instagram
Despite the divided opinions, RINOA’s debut as an adult actress is being considered a confirmed success, given her already established standing as a celebrity.