MORE STAR Loses Two Members: Ruksia Yamamoto and Karin Suzuki Announce Departure
On the 22nd, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the idol group "MORE STAR" announced that members Ruksia Yamamoto and Karin Suzuki will be leaving the group. The group will continue its activities with a seven-member lineup moving forward. Both Yamamoto and Suzuki had been on hiatus from group activities, but their official departure was announced on this day. According to reports, while both members are bringing their idol group activities to an end, they are expected to remain with their agency and explore future career paths. Following the announcement of Yamamoto's departure—who has captivated fans with her striking visuals and stage performances since debut—her name "Ruksia Yamamoto" trended on social media, generating a massive response. On X, fans expressed their sorrow, with comments such as, "I was mentally prepared, but this is a huge shock," and "She was my absolute favorite, so I am truly sad." At the same time, an outpo...