Bullied Since Her 15-Year-Old Debut, She Left Her Girl Group for AV: "I Want to Do This for Life"

The life transformation of former Japanese girl group member Mio Katsuragi has garnered significant attention. She entered the J-Pop scene at 15 but was bullied for her high-pitched voice. After leaving the group, she faced sexual harassment in a regular workplace. Ultimately, she changed her name to Miori Yurikawa and transitioned into the adult video industry in 2023.

Entered J-Pop at 15, Bullied for Her Voice

Mio Katsuragi debuted at 15 as a member of the girl group Bakusute Sotokanda Icchome, now known as Sotokanda Icchome. According to the original report, she often skipped school to avoid bullying and had received business cards from scouts, leading her mother to contact various agencies.

She was bullied because of her high-pitched voice, and there was even an incident where curry was poured on her. Her teachers at the time offered no help, and her parents later told her she didn't need to go to school anymore.

Left Group in 2012, Became a Gravure Model

In 2012, Mio Katsuragi graduated from the group and began working as a gravure model. Later, she transitioned to a regular job. However, while working as a secretary at a hospital, she was sexually harassed by her superior and became the subject of rumors due to his actions.