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| Who’s Ringing Sayakarin’s Bell?! STU48’s Harada Sayaka Interrupted by Stranger During Showroom Stream |
“Someone’s at the door... again?!” That’s the moment STU48’s Harada Sayaka froze mid-stream on SHOWROOM, as her doorbell suddenly started ringing nonstop.
The 23-year-old idol from Fukuoka—part of STU48’s 2nd Gen and the popular subunit Charming Trip—was casually chatting with fans late at night, just doing her usual stream from home. But halfway through, the vibe flipped when her intercom started going off repeatedly.
Turns out, a complete stranger was standing right outside her front door. Yeah—while she was still live.
Fans watching the stream immediately picked up on how uncomfortable she looked. It wasn’t just a one-time ring either—it sounded like someone was straight-up spamming the bell. A few viewers could even hear the faint ding-ding-ding echo through the stream.
One fan on a Japanese forum said what everyone was thinking:
“This kinda reeks of a stalker... Even if it wasn’t a fan, there’s always the chance someone just saw a cute girl and followed her.”
Fans Sound the Alarm
Worried fans took to message boards right after, calling on STU48’s management to take action. A few suggested she might need to relocate, and others even half-joked about crowdfunding her moving fees.
“Seriously, get Sayakarin out of there. Don’t wait for something worse.”
“STU has way too much free time—both idols and fans. It’s way too easy for these run-ins to happen.”
Another user posted:
“There’s no way she wasn’t scared. You could hear it in her voice. The management better protect her like they mean it.”
Others, meanwhile, proposed fan-led “guard units” to look out for her in the meantime. While that might not be the most practical plan, it shows just how much her fanbase is willing to go the extra mile to keep her safe.
No official comment yet from STU48’s management, but fans are keeping a close eye on Sayakarin’s well-being. Most agree that it’s time for the agency to either boost security or consider helping her relocate ASAP.
The idol herself hasn’t posted any follow-up messages yet, but fans are flooding her socials with messages of support and encouragement. Whether it was a prank or something more worrying, one thing’s clear: it crossed a line. And now, fans just want their girl safe.