J-pop star Kenshin Kamimura pleads not guilty to indecent assault in Hong Kong

Kenshin Kamimura, former member of the Japanese boys ‘band One n’ alone, leaves the courts of West Kowloon Magistrates after his accusation of indecent abuse in Hong Kong, China, 15 April 2025. Reuters/Tyrone Siu

Hong Kong-J popster Kenshin Kamimura didn’t owe a criticism for indecent assault for a Hong Kong court docket on Tuesday, after being accused of attacking a girl in a restaurant in Hong Kong in March.

Kamimura, 25, is a former member of the six -member boys ‘group one N’, however was dismissed by his administration company, Stardust Promotion in March about “the invention of a severe compliance violation”, in keeping with the corporate declaration.

Kamimura’s fingers shaked earlier than the listening to started, and he broke out in tears after loud pleading “not responsible” on the West Kowloon -Magistratenhof.

When Justice of the Peace Li Chi-Ho requested if he wanted a break, he mentioned he might proceed and “no downside” provides to Hong Kong’s cantonese language.

In keeping with Hong Kong’s regulation, indecent assault has a most superb of a most of 10 years in jail. Reuters couldn’t attain Kamimura’s legal professionals for remark.

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Dozens of his followers began to face in line early within the morning exterior the court docket to get passes to enter the courtroom.

Some mentioned they’d flown from Japan and China to see the star, recognized for his function within the Japanese drama “our youth”.

A judicial service supplier mentioned they’ve given away greater than 170 passes.

Kamimura obtained bail, with the subsequent listening to deliberate for July 31 and is predicted to take 3 days.

In keeping with Reuters’ indictment journal, he was accused of the indecent mistreatment of a girl in a restaurant within the busy Mong Kok district on 2 March this yr. The charging journal didn’t give any additional particulars.