Showbiz goddess Nagano Mei from "icon" of youth, to "national sinner"

Once a "national beauty" with a tear that caused a sensation, Nagano Mei is now in the middle of a shocking cheating scandal with two male actors at the same time. From the peak of fame, she is facing the risk of losing her career at the age of 26.

In the strict and pitfall-filled entertainment industry of Japan, Nagano Mei was once the public's most beautiful dream. Her innocent face, expressive eyes and "divine tears" that made the whole social network go crazy in 2017 brought her to the peak of fame. But at the age of 26, after just one stumble in her personal life, that beautiful image completely collapsed.

Appearing since she was a little girl in commercials, Nagano Mei quickly entered the ranks of young stars when at the age of 18, at the press conference of the movie Shooting Star in the Day , she was moved to tears. That moment was likened to "the tears of an angel", spreading at a dizzying speed and becoming a new symbol of youth in the hearts of the audience.

Shortly after, she was cast as the lead in Hanbun, Aoi – NHK’s AsaDora, a big stepping stone for any actress who wants to become a national star. Nagano Mei has not only succeeded in films, but has also become the face of many major brands, appearing frequently on famous TV shows and magazines.

Right at the peak of her career, Nagano Mei suddenly got caught up in a scandal that shook the entire showbiz. In April 2025, major entertainment newspapers simultaneously released evidence of her relationship with actor Tanaka Kei, who had a wife and children and played her father in the movie Soshite, Baton wa Watasareta (2021).

The harsh truth: the "national angel" turned out to be a "green tea girl" in the eyes of the public. Not stopping there, paparazzi also revealed that she was dating Kim Moo Joon, a Korean actor. The constant images of her going in and out of hotels, leaked text messages, and "2 in 1" schedules made the Japanese media call her "the heroine of the decade scandal".

Immediately, a wave of protests erupted across forums. Nagano Mei was no longer a symbol of purity, but a criminal who destroyed other people's families. Advertising contracts were canceled en masse. The Toyotomi Kyodai film removed her from the cast list, replacing her with Shiraishi Sei. Prada, the luxury brand that had chosen her as its representative, announced that it was ending its cooperation.

NHK quietly reduced her appearance in Caster. Radio shows, events, and film projects for 2026 were canceled one after another. Her schedule, which had been full for three years, became blank.

Insider sources say that Nagano Mei is in a state of mental breakdown. Some newspapers even claim that she is about to have to pay up to 1 billion yen in compensation to partners affected by the series of scandals. There is information that the actress is considering leaving her management company to work independently, a risky move when her reputation has hit rock bottom.

In the Japanese entertainment industry, an affair scandal is considered an "unrecoverable stain". Nagano Mei may return, but she will have to pay the price of a long and difficult journey of redemption. A public apology, hiding to restore her image, or even going abroad to work like some stars who have been involved in scandals, are all possible options.

However, it is undeniable that the "jade girl" image that she has worked hard to build for nearly a decade has been shattered in just a few days. In the eyes of the public, Nagano Mei has transformed from "Japan's most beautiful crying angel" into a symbol of betrayal.

The case of Nagano Mei is a clear demonstration of the fragility of fame. A touching moment can take you to the top, but a personal mistake can drag you down forever. Public opinion is unforgiving, especially to those who have been honored.

And for Nagano Mei, once known as Japan's "national beauty", perhaps the next time she shed tears will no longer bring glory, but only regret and doubt.

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