Ex-Miss Japan Karolina Shiino admitted to being involved in an affair with Takuma Maeda, a popular plastic surgeon who is married with a child
Karolina Shiino, the first person of European descent to win the Miss Japan Grand Prix has relinquished her crown just 15 days after her historic victory. Know about her relationship with Takuma Maeda.
Who is plastic surgeron Takuma Maeda who cheated on his wife with Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino
Ukraine-born 2024 Miss Japan Karolina Shiino has given up her title, the Pageant competition organizers said Monday Feb 5, in the wake of a weekly magazine report detailing her relationship with a married plastic surgeon Takuma Maeda pic.twitter.com/jSHQFtoIuq
— Brendda Chen (@BrenddaChen) February 5, 2024
45-year-old Takuma Maeda is a plastic surgeon who hails from Japan. He has more than 17k followers and Takuma is known as ‘The Muscle Doctor.’
He has participated in a number of bodybuilding competitions in the past. Last year, Takuma Maeda served as a judge for Miss Universe Japan. According to Maeda, he has parted ways with his wife.
The saga began when Karolina Shiino’s win sparked discussions across Japan about race, ethnicity, and beauty standards. However, just days after her triumph, a Japanese news report uncovered her relationship with Takuma Maeda, leading to a cascade of revelations and apologies.
Well that was fast but not for the reason for the reason that I thought.
Miss Japan 2024 had an affair with a Japanese doctor, Takuma Maeda, who was a former Miss Japan judge and was going to leave his current wife for Miss 2024, his mistress. https://t.co/bKBsu5EWAK pic.twitter.com/CeK0pXovYz
— love each other (@username000513) February 7, 2024
Initially, both Shiino’s agency and pageant organizers vehemently denied the allegations, asserting that the pair were not engaged in an extramarital affair. The Miss Japan Grand Prix pageant publicly supported Shiino by labeling Takuma Maeda as the cheater and positioning her as a victim in the unfolding drama.
However, the narrative took a dramatic turn when Takuma Maeda took to Facebook to address the allegations himself. He admitted to dating Shiino and confessed to concealing his marital status from her during their relationship. Furthermore, Maeda disclosed that he is now divorced, adding a new layer of complexity to the already tumultuous situation.
Shiino’s agency released a statement revealing that despite not initially knowing about Maeda’s marriage, she chose to continue the relationship upon discovering the truth. The agency emphasized that Shiino concealed the truth out of fear, shedding light on the internal struggles and complexities of the situation.
Reactions of Karolina Shiino’s controversy
The revelation sparked a wave of reactions and discussions across social media platforms with many expressing sympathy for Shiino while others criticized her actions. The scandal not only tarnished Shiino’s brief reign as Miss Japan but also raised questions about the integrity of beauty pageants and the public personas of public figures.
Shiino’s decision to relinquish her crown and publicly apologize further fueled speculation and debate. While some applauded her for taking responsibility and showing remorse, others questioned the sincerity of her actions and the impact of her choices on her career and reputation.
The fallout from the scandal serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of actions taken in the public eye and the importance of transparency and integrity, especially for those in positions of influence and authority.