The 26-year-old model turned pageant queen found herself in a scandalous spotlight when Shukan Bunshun, the gossip mag everyone loves to hate, spilled the beans on her romance with a hunky doctor who doubles as a social media heartthrob.
The Miss Japan Association was quick to wash their hands of the drama, stating on their website that they’ve accepted Shiino’s resignation with a heavy heart and a hefty apology to sponsors, judges, and everyone else caught up in the beauty queen’s bedlam.
Despite Shiino’s initial claims of ignorance and immediate break-up with the doc upon discovering his ‘taken’ status, a later confession revealed the romance continued in the shadows.
Shiino took to Instagram with a tearful apology, admitting her lies and the turmoil they caused. Her fall from grace has been as swift as her rise to fame, with the crown now gathering dust until next year’s hopefuls step up.
Crowned amidst controversy as the first European-origin Miss Japan, Shiino’s win was already a hot topic. Her victory speech, a heartfelt declaration of her Japanese identity despite her Ukrainian roots, had previously won public sympathy. But this latest scandal has left fans and critics alike reeling, sparking fresh debate over her suitability as the nation’s beauty ambassador.
