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| Japanese Idol Kenshin Kamimura Fined HK$15,000 After Indecent Assault Conviction in Hong Kong |
Japanese idol Kamimura Kenshin, once a member of the boy group ONE N’ ONLY, has been convicted of indecent assault against a 27-year-old Hong Kong interpreter.
The verdict, delivered in a Hong Kong court, drew an unusually large crowd of fans from Hong Kong, mainland China, and Japan, many of whom were visibly emotional as the sentencing unfolded.
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Kamimura Kenshin, 26, was arrested back in March during a celebration in Hong Kong and had his entertainment contract terminated due to what his agency described as “serious compliance violations.”
He initially pleaded not guilty in April but was ultimately found guilty of indecent assault. The court imposed a fine of HK$15,000, with no immediate prison term, despite the charge carrying a maximum sentence of up to 10 years.
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Dressed in a black suit and arriving 30 minutes early, Kamimura Kenshin appeared noticeably slimmer compared to earlier court appearances. Supporters and onlookers packed the area outside the courthouse, capturing photos and discussing the case in hushed tones.
The incident reportedly took place during a celebratory dinner in Mong Kok. Kenshin Kamimura allegedly sat next to the interpreter, touching her thigh multiple times and making suggestive remarks via a translation app.
He even asked if she wanted to accompany him to the restroom—a request she firmly declined. The victim testified that he continued to follow and harass her despite repeated refusals and mentions of her boyfriend.
The judge found the interpreter’s testimony credible, pointing out Kamimura Kenshin’s deliberate pattern of behaviour and persistence. The defence argued that cultural differences and emotional intoxication might have influenced his actions, but these claims did not sway the court.
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Ultimately, the court determined that, given Kamimura Kenshin’s residency status in Hong Kong at the time, probation or community service orders would be impractical.
The ruling sparked mixed reactions among supporters. Some questioned whether the penalty was too lenient, while others tried to better understand the circumstances behind the case.
University student Betty Zhong from Shenzhen, who attended the court proceedings, expressed her surprise at the public trial, noting how witnessing the hearing firsthand gave her a clearer perspective on the events.
This case marks a significant fall from grace for Kamimura Kenshin, who once enjoyed a rising career in the Japanese entertainment industry. With his contract terminated and public scrutiny mounting, the former idol now faces the challenge of rebuilding his life post-conviction.