Scandalous House Arrest: The Rise and Fall of a Girl Group Icon

Kago Ai: From Idol to Actress to Scandal-Plagued Star

Kago Ai, a former member of the popular Japanese idol group Morning Musume, has had a tumultuous career marked by multiple scandals.

At the age of 12, Kago debuted with Morning Musume. After graduating in 2004, she formed the duo W, releasing six albums before her first scandal in 2006.

Photos of Kago smoking underage were made public, leading to W's suspension. She was placed under house arrest, but was caught smoking again, resulting in another scandal.

In 2007, Kago was photographed at a hot spring with an older man, leading to her dismissal from her agency.

Following her dismissal, Kago turned to acting, but her career was plagued by further controversies.

In 2009, her relationship with actor Mizumoto Hidejiro ended in a lawsuit from his wife, who accused Kago of causing their divorce.

In 2010, Kago's agency suspended her for canceling jobs at the last minute. She later left the agency without permission, leading to a lawsuit.

Kago's personal struggles continued, with her husband being arrested for alleged extortion and yakuza connections.

Despite her setbacks, Kago has continued to pursue a career in entertainment. She married a beautician in 2016 and now has two children.