'Adultery Controversy' Higashide Masahiro's Wife "Preparing for Divorce Lawsuit"

Actor Higashide Masahiro / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] An, the wife of Japanese actor Higashide Masahiro who was embroiled in a scandal over an affair, is preparing for a divorce lawsuit.

On the 1st, Japanese media Sankei Sports reported, "An hired a lawyer for the divorce on the 31st of last month."

According to the media, when Higashide Masahiro's affair was discovered, the two were living separately, but while An was out, Higashide Masahiro unexpectedly came home, leading to a heated argument between them.

The media stated, "Until this incident, An used to let Higashide Masahiro hear the children's voices through video calls, but due to distrust toward her husband who came home without notice, she judged that they could not communicate and seems to have decided on divorce."

Additionally, Sankei Sports reported, "It seems that Higashide Masahiro's decision was finalized after he did not answer the question 'Who do you like more, An or Karata Erika?' at an official event on the 17th of last month."

Regarding the question, Higashide Masahiro responded, "I'm sorry, but I cannot answer as my response might hurt my wife."

Higashide Masahiro married An, the daughter of Japan's national actor Watanabe Ken, in 2015, and they have three children. However, it was revealed that he had an affair with actress Karata Erika, whom he met through the film 'Asako,' causing a great shock.

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