The Kago Ai Thread (加護亜依)

[twissie]

Woah dudes;

face book始めました！ やり方いまいち（−＿−；）

- http://twitter.com/#!/lovbus/status/82589339925757952

.... I haven't been able to actually find her account on there, though.

[J-Triumf]

I'm guessing this might be her: http://ja-jp.facebook.com/people/Ai-Kago/100002477272040

She wrote about Facebook in a recent blog entry, warning that there are a lot of accounts claiming to be her as well.

[kanon]

^ yeah, I got suckered into one.

i guess you have to have an Japanese Facebook account to get her, right?

[Ulutraman]

the few things i have seen from her lately remind me of a cornered fox. a certainly unhappy cornered fox.
fox because she is smart and knows how the industry works, what people approaching her actually want etc
cornered because the job offers dont exaktly pile on her desk

what happens when you go from hero to almost 0? what happens if the valiant effort to reestablish your name fails?
how long till your personality/ego says "fuck it, they dont love me anymore? i ll show them" and slowly, reluctantly at first, tear yourself down, selfdestruct

i guess only time will tell, hope she proves me very very wrong

[nimrod]

http://sugoiidolkiss.blogspot.com/2011/07/kago-ai-debuting-as-av-idol-no-way.html

Kago Ai debuting as an AV Idol? "No way that's gonna happen, Idiot!"

We formerly blogged about Kago Ai's issues with her current agency here http://sugoiidolkiss.blogspot.com/2011/06/has-kgo-ai-been-bad-girl-again.html . And just after a month, another rumor has been stirred regarding Kago Ai.

The rumor started when Cyzo Woman published an article based on their opinion regarding Kago Ai who is currently residing with someone quoated as "Person A". According to the article that "Person A" was formerly affiliated with Kahala Tomomi who said that "Person A" is emotionally unstable and sometimes acted violently. The article goes on atating that this "Person A" is helping Kago for her AV debut to pay off his deepening debt!

The rumor was all about her debuting as an AV actress but she assertively denied the rumors through her Twitter saying "No way that’s gonna happen, idiot!"

Now that's a short and clear statement from Kago...Just in case you don't know what an AV actress is, AV means Adult Video in which it mostly like pornographic videos. I know Kago Ai has been through alot lately but I don't think she'll be this desperate to do such things! I mean, she has the talent and the looks, I'm sure she can find something better for herself and I know she's still on the right mind to make a good decision. So shame on those who tries to ruin Kago Ai's career and same goes to those who believe in this rumors!

[Scramasax]

I heard a rumor once that her mother was planning to do a nude photo shoot or something.  Haven't heard anything else about taht.  Probably just another rumor, as well.

[muppet]

As I fan, I love Ai Kago the entertainer.....but I will always be rooting for Ai Kago the person, through thick or thin.

[J-Triumf]

It seems that people have been trying to link Kago to AV for quite a while, especially with her post-H!P photobooks probably adding fuel to the fire. The mom-doing-nude-photos rumor I believe came about right after UFA fired her.

With the harshness of the Japanese entertainment industry and her difficulties in bouncing back from her fall from grace, it's no wonder Kago had announced long-term plans to learn English and eventually move to the US where businesses and audiences are much more forgiving. I wonder if and how much she's still trying to work on that goal.

In the meantime, she's been hanging out in Korea recently, so enjoy this video of her doing some Kpop karaoke:

[Tuffty]

She's still got the voice that's for sure.

If she did AV she would absolutely hit the headlines for the weeks/months in building up to her first vid, but I think headlines would die down soon after and it then all depends on how much she would enjoy working in it in order to keep releasing videos.

But it won't happen, I knew it wouldn't from the very start and she's made her mind up very clearly it seems. Much as I admit that I would like to see it happen, if only for curiosity, just gonna have to accept that and more credit to her for sticking to her guns. I just want her to do well in whatever capacity she chooses. I still live in hope Yui will make one vid at the very least!

[J-Triumf]

What's this about Kago meeting up with Kamei???
http://www.diamondblog.jp/kago_ai/?p=1627



Nope, just someone's pet turtle that she decided to personally rename Kamei-kun. Aibon is such a troll.

[muppet]

Need to see more of this interview. Ai has an interesting recollection about being told she had to leave Hello!Project......

[J-Triumf]

FFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUU

http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/09/kago-ais-boyfriend-arrested-due-to-mafia-affiliations/

Kago Ai’s boyfriend arrested due to mafia affiliations

In the midst of recent mafia scandals such as of former talento Shimada Shinsuke (55), another mafia tied scandal has arisen. This time it was unveiled that former Morning Musume member Kago Ai (23)’s boyfriend was arrested on September 6th.

The suspected man who is said to be Kago’s boyfriend, was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police with a suspected case of attempted extortion to bilk a portion of his own debt by saying that he has close affiliations with the yakuza Yamaguchi Clan. The suspected man in question was named Ando Haruhiko (44), a manager at a restaurant in Roppongi.

The incident that triggered the arrest was said to happen in June when Ando was demanded for a repayment of 20,000,000 yen (around $260,000 USD) from a 30-year old company employee in Toyama Prefecture. Ando then told the victim that he was ,“in friendly affiliation with the mafia boss of Yamaguchi Clan”, and  tried to refuse the repayment for his debt.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, Ando claimed that he did not, “borrow money or utter the name of the mafia group to threaten [him].” Reportedly, Ando borrowed the 20,000,000 yen in August of last year and it is said that his deadline to pay back was back in the middle of September of last year as well.

According to the officials, Ando began his relationship with the former Hello! Project member in August of last year and later, moved in together. At that time, Kago has numerous troubles with her work by cancelling her events in last-minute and left her agency as well. Also, in one report, it was said that the suspect was in a relationship with singer Kahara Tomomi (37) until January of last year.

It was also revealed that Kago has been taken in for questioning as well.

Kago needs to heed the words of Kanye and run away as fast as she can. This guy has already seemed to have stalled her career, and this kind of shit is the last thing she needs right now, especially in the unforgiving eyes of Japanese media.

[shainingj]

oh my! truly,so sad!
i wish her senpai, reach out to her!

[kuro808]

I think she really needs someone to counsel her, she is as bad as anyone with serious troubles on her hands, the spiral has to stop, maybe she needs to come back to Hawaii to lay low, assuming the family hasn't given up on her 

[daigong]

FUCK! so that's what these caps and shit in the 2ch was about. Hope she gets out of this situation.






video arrest footage lol

[muppet]

Not good news at all. Somebody that knows Ai Kago well has got to convince her to get away from the guy. 
He was with Kahara (Kahala) Tomomi, before he got his claws into Ai.   
Kahara Tomomi has been dealing with serious mental health issues the last few years. Once one of the brightest starts in the pop world, she has been involved in a number of troubling issues the last few years, including possible suicide attempts. She is only 37 years old.
This dude Ando is a fu_ _ing bad penny if ever there was one, you can tell the stink from a mile away.
 

[MaxMcKay]

http://sankei.jp.msn.com/affairs/news/110911/crm11091117510010-n1.htm
http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/f-et-tp0-20110911-833553.html

Kago Ai attempted suicide at around noon today. According to the articles she overdosed on medicine and had cuts on her wrists.

[shainingj]

WTF!!! its really getting ugly! is this the 2nd time?
if her family cant help her who else can help her?!?!
but the situation she's into is really bad.
but somebody should stand up, they really need to help her before its too late!!
she might be successful the 3rd time around!

i don't know!! my heart really bleed for her right now.
i feel like bugging 4th gen to help aibon.
if only...

another link, is that her current look?!?
she really looks like a mess

http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/09/kago-ai-transported-to-hospital-after-attempted-suicide/

On September 11th, former Morning Musume member Kago Ai (23) was found on the floor in her apartment by her agency officials.

According to the Azabu Police, Kago had slit her wrist and was quickly transported to a hospital. Her life is not in danger.

Kago’s agency officials immediately rushed over to her apartment when she hinted suicide during a phone call. When they got there, they found her on the ground in a haze, and reported the incident to the police. She’s suspected of consuming large amounts of medication, and the police are investigating this as a planned suicide.

On September 6th, Kago’s boyfriend Ando Haruhiko (44) was arrested due to mafia affiliations. Kago Ai herself was taken in for questioning.

[THUNDERDUCK]

Get better Aibon

[Chibs]

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/51/up84933.jpg/
some news article