20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Reported
Taiwanese man accused of assaulting Haruna Kojima wanted to 'confess' his feelings
TOKYO (TR) – A 42-year-old Taiwanese man on trial over the alleged assault of former idol Haruna Kojima in Shibuya Ward last year has revealed that he attacked the star to 'confess' his feelings for her, reports Fuji News Network (May 20).
The incident took place following a promotional event at Shibuya Tsutaya on October 28. At around 9:00 p.m., Jao allegedly hugged and shoved down Kojima outside the venue.
On Monday, Jao Ray said in court, 'I loved her and wanted to see her every day. I got excited when I saw her, and I thought I would grab her arm and confess my feelings.' Jao Ray (X)
Kojima, who is a former member of idol group AKB48, was unharmed in the incident, police said previously.
In August, persons connected to the former idol consulted with police about a fan who was behaving aggressively. Police then warned Jao about not approaching Kojima.
Regarding the warning, Jao explained his selfish motive. 'I thought she had misunderstood me,' he told the court. 'I thought that if I told her directly that I liked her, she might give me a chance.'
