Popko Onodera, a former member of the underground idol group “asterisk* east”, is drawing attention.
After leaving the group in a shocking fashion, Onodera graduated from Waseda University. He said that from 2023 he will go to the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley).
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From Popko Onodera’s Twitter (@_onodela) post on March 15, 2023
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From Popko Onodera’s Twitter (@_onodela) post on March 15, 2023
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Popko Onodera’s Twitter (@_onodela) from September 20, 2022
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Popko Onodera’s Twitter (@_onodela) from June 29, 2019
“I’m being bullied like a high school student in the countryside.”
Onodera belonged to asterisk* east, which was active in 2019. He joined the group in June 2019, but left the following July. The group performed live at Ueno Park Water Music Hall in July, but Onodera, who was supposed to be on hiatus, suddenly appeared on the stage.
According to the video shot from the audience side, while the three members at that time were wearing the same outfit, Onodera was the only one who appeared on stage in plain clothes. He exposed that he was bullied by the members, and it became a shocking happening that he raised the middle finger on stage and declared his withdrawal.
At the time of July 10, 2019, Onodera announced on Twitter, “Hello, I’m Popko Onodera. I’m quitting Asterisk today.” He said that the activity period was only one week, and “Honestly, it’s really lame management that tries to kill individuality by forcing strange ideals. rice field.
Onodera said, “I can’t resist being bullied. I’m not proud of it, but I don’t regret raising my voice. I won’t be an idol anymore.” I will concentrate,” he said, planning to concentrate on his studies.
“After graduating from Waseda, I plan to go to graduate school in the United States.”
Onodera said on October 13, 2021, “Somehow, I happened to know that tiktok was buzzing, and I was told, ‘Don’t let that incident become the climax of your life.’ I want to report on my current situation.I am currently working at a hedge fund with a scale of 200 billion yen, and after graduating from Waseda next year, I plan to go to graduate school in the United States.Sorry, it has nothing to do with entertainment.”
On September 20, 2010, he posted a photo of himself wearing a long-sleeved kimono and holding a Waseda University diploma in front of the graduation ceremony signboard on the campus of Waseda University, stating, “I graduated from undergraduate school.”
Onodera-san’s declaration of withdrawal from the group on stage, and his subsequent life, were once again featured on Twitter in March 2011. Surprised voices are coming one after another.
“He’s too cool, isn’t he? He’s more of a hero than the main character of the manga.” I’m glad I did.”
Onodera updated his Twitter on March 15th, stating that he will go on to UC Berkeley as planned.
“The day I entered a new school, something from the past got a bit of a buzz. To tell the truth, I tend to be reluctant even though I want to take on challenges, and I’ve received courage many times from everyone who still supports me in the past. I am always grateful for your help”
