[Latest] Is it true that JO1 member Shion Tsurubo spent 15 million yen at a casino? The reason behind his "addiction"

Shion Tsurubo, a member of the popular boy band JO1, was indicted on charges of online casino gambling. We'll give you a full explanation of his 15 million yen deposit and 7.1 million yen loss, as well as his apology and family and love scandals.

 

 

table of contents 1. Why was the case referred to prosecutors? 2. The shock of a 15 million yen deposit and a 7.1 million yen loss 3. Full text of Tsurubo's apology 4. Why are online casinos illegal? 5. The agency's response and a fresh start 6. Summary of past scandals and mishaps 7. Young parents and family structure 8. Allegations of a flirtation with Miona Hori 9. Fan reactions and future developments

 

 

1. Why was the case referred to prosecutors?

 

On June 16, 2025, JO1 member Shion Tsurubo (24) was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of simple gambling. He was using his smartphone to play roulette and other games on overseas online casino sites. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, it was discovered that he had deposited 15 million yen over a period of about eight months from December 2023.

 

 

 

 

2. The shock of a 15 million yen deposit and a 7.1 million yen loss

 

Tsurubo deposited a total of 15 million yen into online casinos. He ended up losing 7.1 million yen of that. He admitted that he was not aware of the illegality of the gambling, saying, "I was drawn in by the convenience of the gambling," and "I thought it was okay because it was online."

 

 

 

 

3. Full text of Tsurubo's apology

When he announced his suspension, he apologized as follows:

"I am truly sorry about this. It is shameful and I deeply regret what I did. In order to regain people's trust, I will prove it by the way I live my life from now on."

Some fans say they want to believe in him again, while others criticize him for causing trouble for the group.

 

 

 

 

4. Why are online casinos illegal?

 

Even if online casinos are legal overseas, using them from within Japan is considered a gambling offense. In 2025, the relevant laws will be strengthened, and advertising and misleading behavior will also be subject to punishment. The police have also stated that "online casinos are illegal," and users are being kept on a stricter scrutiny.

 

 

 

 

5. The agency's response and a fresh start

 

On May 31, LAPONE Entertainment announced that they would suspend activities for 10 days. During that time, Tsurufusa took compliance training. Immediately after announcing the resumption of activities on June 10, the report of the indictment was released, and the road to regaining trust has become a difficult one.

 

 

 

 

6. Summary of past scandals and mishaps

Tsurufusa has been under fire in the past for the following reasons:

 

✔️DMs negatively criticizing members leaked (they are said to be fabricated)

✔️Clash Royale incident (interacting with fans in the game)

✔️Rumors of secret SNS accounts and insinuating posts

 

Both cases were controversial, but the current casino issue is said to be the biggest scandal to date.

 

 

 

 

7. Young parents and family structure

 

Tsurubo Shion was born to a mother who was a high school student, and his parents are now in their early 40s. He has a sister who is five years younger than him, and is the eldest son in a family of four. His parents became parents at a young age, and are said to have been wholeheartedly supporting Tsurubo's dreams.

 

 

 

 

8. Allegations of a flirtation with Miona Hori

 

The hints of a relationship with former Nogizaka46 member Hori Miona have been a hot topic for many years.

 

🍜 Ramen and sweets posts from the same period

📱Matching phone cases and outfits

💅 Matching with mentaiko, nails, etc.

Although there has been no official announcement about their relationship and it remains just speculation, the rumors about them being together persist online.

 

 

 

 

9. Fan reactions and future developments

 

On social media, while there are voices saying "We believe in her" and "Please come back", there are also many harsh reactions such as "We want her to leave" and "She's holding the group back". The debate over whether or not she should continue her activities will likely continue.

 

 

 

 

🔍 Summary: Will trust be restored?

This incident has not only affected Shion Tsurubo personally, but the entire JO1. With questions being asked about their legal responsibility, as well as their ethics and social responsibility as idols, how will they regain trust in the future? This is the time to test their actions.

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