to the CIDER ROAD

Oh wow, I don’t even know how to start…

You know, yesterday, while I was scrolling through twitter, I saw that KANA-BOON was trending and I had a very bad feeling about this. Sadly, I was right.

When I found out that Meshida had something going on with an actress, I didn’t really think much about it. I was like “So…what!?”

Later I read that he was married since 2014 and I was shocked to be honest. He cheated on his wife. Wow. It was in this moment that I finally understood the extent of this story.

But…Let’s talk about the Japanese media for a bit here. This is pure insaneness to be honest. I don’t justify what Meshida has done to his wife, but the media is portraying him as if he killed someone and are publicly lynching him with this much coverage.

Yes, he did something wrong. But he doesn’t deserve this mess. Sadly, this is a very Japanese problem and it reminds me of the whole Enon (frontman of Gesu no Kiwami Otome & indigo la end) story. The bands even had to go on hiatus.

Something like this can only happen in Japan.

Do you think that if two celebrities from the US were going out, the media would react this way? Do you think that if a celebrity from the US cheated on his wife, the media would react this way?

No, definitely not. Hopefully, the people and the media in Japan will change, when it comes to gossip, soon.

KANA-BOON’s future now is unpredictable. We don’t know what will happen to Meshida or KANA-BOON, but one thing is for sure: KANA-BOON’s reputation is damaged. To be honest it would be the best, if they went on hiatus.

I just want to make one thing clear: KANA-BOON and Meshida have given me so much with the music they make, that I decided to give something back by supporting them through such a difficult time and hopefully so will you.

I just hope the best for Meshida and the band.

Before I forget it: It would be the best if you completely ingore all the reports about this topic and unnecessary add fuel to the fire.