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The 'clean' pressure on Japanese idols as dating rumors spark online attacks

Official dating bans have grown rare in Japan's idol industry, yet reports of idols' romantic relationships still frequently trigger online attacks. The pattern reflects the strict image expectations imposed on performers and the gap between industry rules and fan demands.