: While some veterans like Yuki Kashiwagi have suggested the ban isn't official, former members have confirmed it was explicitly written into their contracts. High-Profile Violations :
: Exited the group after being pictured house-shopping with an actor, sparking a debate on the ban's relevance in modern idol culture.
The Love Ban is a cornerstone of the idol industry, designed to maintain an image of "pure" accessibility for fans.
: Famously shaved her head in 2013 as an act of penance after a tabloid revealed a stayover date. She later married YouTuber Tetsuya in 2022.
: A 40-episode series where individual members starred in romantic short stories, with the winner earning a lead role in a subsequent drama.