Armpit-sniffing: Japanese underground idol faces backlash over controversial fan interaction

A Japanese underground idol, Hari Matsumoto, has sparked a global debate after a video showed her allowing fans to sniff her armpits. This unusual fan interaction, part of her direct engagement strategy, has drawn both praise for its uniqueness and criticism for potentially crossing boundaries. The incident highlights the pressures and unconventional practices within the growing underground idol industry.

Armpit-sniffing: Japanese underground idol faces backlash over controversial fan interaction
A Japanese underground idol, Hari Matsumoto, has sparked a global debate after a video showed her allowing fans to sniff her armpits. This unusual fan interaction, part of her direct engagement strategy, has drawn both praise for its uniqueness and criticism for potentially crossing boundaries. The incident highlights the pressures and unconventional practices within the growing underground idol industry.