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beauty-pageants2 years ago•12 min saved

"Scandalous Reign: Miss Japan's Title Relinquished Over Affair"

Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino resigns after it's revealed she had an affair with a married influencer, sparking a wave of criticism. This incident is just one in a long history of scandals and controversies in the world of beauty pageants, including a dramatic on-stage brawl in Sri Lanka, a trans controversy in the US, and the stripping of titles due to sex scandals and racy photos. The cut-throat nature of these competitions has led to fierce criticism and scrutiny of contestants, with some winners being stripped of their titles for behavior deemed unfit for a pageant queen.

via Daily Mail|

#beauty-pageants #controversies #miss-japan

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Scandal Forces Ukrainian-Born Miss Japan to Resign Title"

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan, Karolina Shiino, has relinquished her title after it was revealed that she was involved in an affair with a married man, causing her to part ways with her modeling agency. Despite initially claiming ignorance of the man's marital status, she later admitted to lying about it. The Miss Japan organization has accepted her resignation, leaving the 2024 title vacant for the rest of the year.

via Outkick|

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world2 years ago•2 min saved

"Miss Japan Karolina Shiino Resigns Over Affair Scandal"

Karolina Shiino, the Ukraine-born winner of the Miss Japan pageant, has returned her crown after a report revealed her affair with a married doctor, sparking controversy in Japan. The Miss Japan Association accepted her request to step down, citing "personal reasons," and announced that there would be no Miss Japan for 2024. Shiino, who emigrated to Japan at a young age, apologized for her actions and explained that she initially believed the man to be divorced but continued the relationship after learning he was still married. The scandal has ignited debate over moral standards for beauty pageant contestants and has drawn criticism and support from the public on social media.

via CBS News|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Miss Japan 2024 Renounces Title Over Alleged Affair

Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino has renounced her title following reports of an alleged affair with a married man, Takuma Maeda. Shiino initially denied knowing about Maeda's marital status but later backtracked. Both parties issued apologies, and the pageant organization expressed regret over the situation. The position of Miss Japan will remain vacant, and this development comes after Shiino's victory sparked debate due to her Ukrainian birth and naturalized Japanese citizenship.

via E! NEWS|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Miss Japan Resigns Crown Amid Affair Scandal"

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan, Karolina Shiino, has given up her title after a magazine revealed her affair with a married man. She initially confirmed the relationship but later admitted to knowing about his marital status. The scandal has sparked debate over gender expectations in Japan, where women are often publicly chastised for extramarital affairs. The Miss Japan organizers have accepted Shiino's resignation and apologized for the controversy.

via NBC News|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Miss Japan Karolina Shiino Relinquishes Title Amid Affair Scandal"

Karolina Shiino, the Ukraine-born Miss Japan, has surrendered her title after a scandal erupted over her alleged affair with a married man. The controversy began with her crowning due to her heritage, and escalated when a local magazine exposed the affair. Shiino apologized publicly on Instagram, admitting to causing trouble and betraying supporters. The Miss Japan pageant initially defended her, but later announced her resignation after learning she had lied about the affair. Shiino, who moved to Japan at a young age, had won the title on Jan. 22, sparking debates about Japanese beauty standards and ethnic identity.

via The Daily Beast|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Miss Japan Resigns Crown Amid Affair Scandal"

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan, Karolina Shiino, has renounced her title after a magazine reported her affair with a married man, leading to public debate and criticism. Shiino initially confirmed the relationship but later admitted she was aware of the man's marital status. She apologized for the trouble caused and resigned from her modeling agency. The Miss Japan organizers accepted her renunciation and apologized for the controversy. The scandal reignited criticism of Shiino on social media, highlighting gender expectations in Japan's male-dominated culture.

via ABC News|

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beauty-pageant2 years ago•2 min saved

"Miss Japan Resigns Amid Alleged Affair Scandal"

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan, Karolina Shiino, has relinquished her title following allegations of an affair with a married man, just two weeks after being crowned. Despite being a naturalized citizen who speaks fluent Japanese and has lived in the country since she was 5 years old, Shiino's victory sparked controversy, with some questioning whether someone without Japanese ethnicity could represent the country's beauty ideals. The decision to pick a winner with European heritage prompted debate on social media, raising questions about cultural identity and the impact of Western beauty ideals in Asia.

via CNN|

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entertainment2 years ago•0 min saved

"Miss Japan 2024 Resigns Crown Amid Affair Allegations"

Karolina Shiino, the Ukraine-born winner of Miss Japan, has relinquished her title following a magazine report alleging she was having an affair with a married man, making her the first Miss Japan winner to do so. The organizer denied the claim initially, but Shiino decided to step down, and the post will remain vacant for the year.

via The Japan Times|

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beauty-pageant-controversy2 years ago•1 min saved

"Miss Japan 2024 Relinquishes Crown Amid Affair Scandal"

Ukraine-born Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino relinquishes her crown after a tabloid report revealed her affair with a married man. The 26-year-old, who became a naturalised citizen of Japan in 2022, initially defended herself, but later confessed to knowing about the man's marriage and family. She apologized for causing trouble and betraying her supporters, and the Miss Japan Association accepted her resignation. The title will remain vacant for the rest of the year.

via BBC.com|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Scandal Forces Ukraine-born Miss Japan to Relinquish Crown"

Ukraine-born Miss Japan 2024, Karolina Shiino, has relinquished her title following a magazine report revealing her affair with a married influencer. Initially denying the claim, the Miss Japan organizer later admitted that Shiino had known about the doctor's marriage and apologized. Despite contest organizers initially supporting her, Shiino decided to give up her title, becoming the first winner to do so. Her previous victory sparked skepticism on social media, leading to a debate on Japanese identity and eligibility criteria for Miss Japan.

via Yahoo News|

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beauty-pageant2 years ago•2 min saved

"Miss Japan 2024 Gives Up Crown Over Reported Affair"

Karolina Shiino, a Ukraine-born model with Japanese citizenship, relinquished her 2024 Miss Japan title following reports of her relationship with a married man, sparking controversy over her foreign roots and Japanese identity. The Miss Japan Association accepted her request and apologized for the disturbances, leaving the top honor vacant for the year. Shiino apologized for the trouble caused and her agency confirmed she continued the relationship after learning of the man's marital status. Her appointment reignited debate over Japanese identity, with polarized views on social media, and the incident has sparked reflection and discussion on the criteria for Miss Japan winners.

via Kyodo News Plus|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Controversy: Ukraine-born Miss Japan Relinquishes Crown Over Affair"

Karolina Shiino, the Ukraine-born winner of Miss Japan, has relinquished her title following a magazine report alleging she was having an affair with a married man. The Miss Japan organizer initially defended her, but later accepted her offer to step down after it was revealed that she had dated the man knowing he was married and apologized for lying about it. This marks the first time a Miss Japan winner has relinquished their title.

via The Japan Times|

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culture2 years ago•2 min saved

"Identity Debate: Ukrainian-Born Miss Japan Redefines Japaneseness"

Ukrainian-born Carolina Shiino, who was crowned Miss Japan, has sparked a debate over what it means to be Japanese in a country where homogeneity and conformity are valued. Despite facing criticism for her non-Japanese appearance, Shiino, who became a naturalized citizen in 2022, expressed gratitude for being accepted as Japanese and hopes to promote a society that respects diversity. Her crowning reignited discussions about representation and acceptance of individuals with multicultural backgrounds in Japan, echoing similar controversies involving biracial individuals like Ariana Miyamoto and tennis star Naomi Osaka.

via The Associated Press|

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culture2 years ago•3 min saved

"Identity Debate Ignited as Ukrainian-Born Model Wins Miss Japan"

Ukrainian-born model Karolina Shiino won the Miss Japan pageant, sparking a debate on cultural identity and beauty standards in Japan. As a naturalized citizen who has lived in Japan since she was 5, Shiino hopes her win will change perceptions of who can be considered Japanese. While some support her victory, others question whether someone without Japanese ancestry can represent the country's beauty ideals. This controversy comes almost 10 years after the first biracial contestant was crowned Miss Universe Japan, highlighting ongoing discussions about diversity and representation in beauty pageants.

via CNN|

#beauty-standards #cultural-identity #culture