Kenshin Kamimura pleads not guilty to indecent assault

J-pop star Kenshin Kamimura pleads not guilty to indecent assault in Hong Kong

/ 01:48 PM April 15, 2025

J-pop star Kenshin Kamimura pleads not guilty to indecent assault in Hong Kong

Kenshin Kamimura, former member of the Japanese boy band ONE N’ ONLY, leaves West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts after appearing over his charge of indecent assault in Hong Kong, China, April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

HONG KONG — J-pop star Kenshin Kamimura pleaded not guilty to a charge of indecent assault before a Hong Kong court on Tuesday, after he was accused of assaulting a woman at a Hong Kong restaurant in March.

Kamimura, 25, is a former member of the six-member boy group ONE N’ ONLY but was fired by his management agency, Stardust Promotion in March over “the discovery of a serious compliance violation”, according to the company statement.

Article continues after this advertisement

Kamimura’s hands were shaking before the hearing began, and he broke out in tears after loudly pleading “not guilty” at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court.

FEATURED STORIES

When Magistrate Li Chi-ho asked if he needed a break, he said he could continue, adding “no problem” in Hong Kong’s Cantonese language.

Under Hong Kong law, indecent assault carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment. Reuters was unable to reach Kamimura’s lawyers for comment.

READ: Before Sandro Muhlach, these celebs also braved harassment

Dozens of his fans started queuing up outside the court early in the morning to get passes to enter the courtroom.

Article continues after this advertisement

Some said they had flown in from Japan and China to see the star, known for his role in the Japanese drama “Our Youth”.

A judiciary clerk said they have given away over 170 passes.

Article continues after this advertisement

Kamimura was granted bail, with the next hearing scheduled for July 31 and expected to last 3 days.

According to the charge sheet seen by Reuters, he was charged with indecently assaulting a woman in a restaurant in the city’s busy Mong Kok district on March 2 this year. The charge sheet did not provide further details.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: J-pop, sexual assault

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2025 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.