BREAKING: Yua Mikami's Wedding Dress Controversy, Karen Kaede Drops Major Hint On X!

August is by far the most happening month yet. Catch up on all the JAV gossip we had our eyes on!

It’s been a while since this blog caught up to Karen Kaede, so I thought, maybe, why not now! Karen, in her true fashion, managed to grab the headline with a simple tweet, “It’s been a long time since I last filmed a project for Ideapocket! The release date is still a while away, but I'm looking forward to it.”

Unlike her previous outing on X, when she dropped a casual cryptic tweet, only to later pull it down. However, the damage was already done, with fans speculating about her retirement for obvious reasons.

But we’ve come a long way since that incident, and Karen is prepping for a release. But wait, it’s not as easy as it sounds.

Let’s break it down. Although Karen dropped only a one-liner with a cheeky photo on X, we’ve got enough juice for the rest of the year.

First off, what she’s teasing isn’t some behind-the-scenes fluff. Karen’s actually shot a brand-new JAV with Ideapocket. And for the uninitiated, the studio hardly promotes clickbait campaigns!

Now this is why I asked you not to get excited just yet. Thanks to the industry’s updated AV laws, we won’t see the fruits of this shoot until early next year. That means it has been over three months since her last title, IPVR-301, dropped. I hope it’s worth the wait, then.

Now, a lot of you might have missed something hiding in plain sight. Karen’s sporting short hair. Gone are those wavy, flowing locks that fans associated with her on-screen persona. If the picture she posted is from the set and all signs point to yes, then this is a bold new chapter in her on-screen identity. All things hint towards a possible rebrand.

Of course, Ideapocket fans can rest easy. The exclusive contract is intact, which means Karen isn’t going anywhere. But should we expect monthly releases? Pfft. Don’t hold your breath. If you’ve followed her career (and I know you have), you know consistency isn’t exactly her thing (not in the previous few years)

That said, the actress has been oddly active on Instagram lately, though in true fashion, she keeps things mysterious. Karen has occasionally dropped livestreams without showing her face, half-answers, and cryptic captions. And speaking of cryptic…

Let’s talk about that bizarre Instagram story she posted in April. I bet if you blinked, you’d have missed it. One moment, fans were scratching their heads over what looked like a potential retirement hint, and the next thing you know, it’s blown away into thin air without a trace. So typical of the actress.

But then again, unpredictability is part of her charm. She’s walked away from the industry, made surprise comebacks, left studios mid-flight, and somehow always finds herself a place in the JAV industry. With Karen, fans have learned to expect the unexpected, though even they didn’t think she’d drop a comeback teaser in the dead of night like Batman.

Karen is probably back. For now, keep watching this space for more updates.

The internet has barely recovered from Karen’s shock announcement, only to find itself amid another gossip, involving none other than JAV legend, Yua Mikami. It’s weird how Mikami always finds herself involved in a scandal unknowingly, as if the gossip gods have eyes on her.

Funnily enough, she has found herself back in the headlines and not for reasons you'd expect.

So, back on July 27. Yua makes an enchanting feature as a cover model for a wedding photo boutique, rocking an elegant dress from the boutique, looking every bit the fairy tale dream. She even shared the look on Instagram, captioning it with her signature bubbly charm: “I’m happy that I get to wear cute dresses every day because there are events.” Adorable, right?

But then, out of nowhere, an X user, who was apparently planning to wear the exact same dress for her own wedding-related shoot, decided to throw mud on her character as she remarked, "The dress I was planning to wear for the domestic shoot was worn by an AV actress at an event, which was awful."

The user decided to drag up Yua’s past, questioning the "appropriateness" of a former AV actress wearing bridal-style clothing in public and trying to demean her in any which way possible. "This dress is an original costume from a certain studio, so I was looking forward to wearing it in the main event. So I bought my own shoes and accessories and even came up with a concept. If I'd known it would be lent to an AV actress, I wouldn't have signed the contract."

And as is with the internet, trolls lost their mind and the discourse spiraled from a dress to an all-out culture war over occupational discrimination, slut-shaming, and the haunting double standards that continue to stalk former JAV actresses.

But our girl didn’t flinch a bit.

On the 29th, she took to Instagram Stories to clap back with a fitting reply.

"I've never tried to hide the fact that I was a former JAV actress," she wrote, straight from the heart. "I’ve never felt bad about it or wanted to erase that chapter of my life."

Mic drop.

What followed was one of the rawest, most honest reflections we’ve seen from Yua since her retirement in 2021. She spoke about the pressure of being constantly redefined by others, whether it’s fans, the media, or anonymous trolls with too much time on their hands. She never set out to be seen as an “ex-idol” or “influencer.” Yua just wanted to do her thing.

"As I continue to work, the world has arbitrarily elevated me, created all sorts of images of me, placed arbitrary expectations on me..." she shared, adding that she never chased validation, only did her best for herself and her fans.

And this part of the message will have you melting as a fan. "It doesn’t matter if I’m a former actress or still active; I’ve always been prepared for people to say things like this. But my desire to give back to my fans will never change."

She’s truly gone through a lot to grow such thick skin. But perhaps the most gut-punching line of all came when she addressed the elephant in the room, the very assumption that she’s trying to erase her past.

"Every time the world discusses these things, people assume I’m trying to live a new life, leaving my past behind. But I want to say loud and clear, I don’t think that at all! I am the same person now as I was in the past!"

I bet that judgmental user on X got taught a lesson that day.

Yua Mikami officially retired from adult entertainment on her 30th birthday, in August 2023, but clearly, she hasn’t lacked confidence off stage. If anything, this latest flare-up shows us she’s more fearless than ever. And as for the dress? Let’s be real: it wore her.

Honestly, I’m in awe of this actress. The fact that Yua is changing the narrative for every woman who refuses to be defined by her past is commendable, regardless of whatever past backgrounds they had. You go, girl!

You may know him as the bashful, fresh-faced boy next door who somehow ends up in steamy scenes with every A-list JAV actress under the sun. But off camera, Yuki Yuduru, the 28-year-old actor who’s been compared to Jordi El Nino in the past, is a little less innocent and a lot more brutally honest.

In what was supposed to be a rare sit-down with Chinese blogger Liang Jingtao, Yuki ended up spilling more than just behind-the-scenes secrets; he dropped some truth bombs that had even me blinking twice.

He made quite a startling revelation when he mentioned that male JAV actors don’t get rich. That’s kinda sad, right? Despite working with virtually every top-tier actress in the JAV industry and his fanbase that literally swoons over his soft, virginal persona, Yuki made it clear that this career path won’t necessarily make you rich.

"If I studied harder, I wouldn’t have to have sex with so many actresses every day," he quipped, jokingly. And that is what struck me.

Now, don’t get me wrong, he’s not complaining about the job perks. But Yuki was refreshingly candid about the dark reality behind the JAV industry. Unlike most professions where leveling up comes with certain bonuses, in the dog-eat-dog world of JAV, there are likely not many incentives. You could be 20 years deep in the game, but if you flop on set, you're instantly treated like a rookie. It’s not very self-sustaining.

Yuki learned this the hard way, but also revealed that if you can excel from Day 1, you can immediately earn as much as the veterans. That’s how he climbed to the top so quickly. Talent, consistency, and, well... perfectly timed innocence.

But it’s not all lights, camera, action. Yuki’s off-screen routine is intense. To maintain that youthful image and camera-ready body, he lives a lifestyle more disciplined than a military recruit. No oily food.

Loads of veggies. Oral hygiene adhering to a dentist’s routine. He even has to resist bulking up, because big muscles would ruin the delicate illusion that made him famous in the first place.

So, how much do these male actors end up making, anyway?

According to Yuki, the average male adult actor pulls in around 50,000 yen per shoot. Multiply that by three sets a day, and theoretically, that’s 150,000 yen daily. Sounds great, right? Until you realize the physical strain and stamina it takes to actually do a shooting marathon in one day. Even the best can’t sustain that pace for long. So while that theoretical 4.5 million yen a month sparkles on paper, the reality is much different than what it seems!

And bringing up job security is nothing but a joke! There’s no safety net if you get injured on the set (you know the kinda injury that can leave you with ED, lol!) There’s literally no health coverage. Every bit of insurance is self-funded. In an industry so physically demanding, that’s a gamble with every gig.

But this statement by Yuki is likely to disappoint a lot of fans with dreams of featuring in a JAV someday. He said if he had just focused on studying and landed a job in IT or finance, he could be earning ten times more, without needing to “have sex with all these actresses all the time.”

And yet... despite it all, Yuki remains one of the industry’s top names, commanding attention, fan love, and admiration for his honesty. He might not be swimming in millions, but he’s rich in something even rarer in this business: credibility.

I hate to break this news to our readers, but yes, Miho Nana is leaving us. We’ve heard several actresses say, “Just one more year.” But that’s not the case with Miho.

Honestly, Miho hesitantly announcing via a livestream that she’ll officially cease acting come December 31, 2025, out of nowhere, was a bit surprising. And I hate to admit this, that Miho will no longer be a part of this industry from next year. I never thought I’d be typing these words.

For context, let me take you a little back to the past. There were hints; it didn’t happen all of a sudden.

As per a Chinese media outlet, there were rumors of Miho’s bowing out by year’s end at a TRE (Taipei Red Expo). It likely spread by word of mouth among the actresses participating in the expo.

But that was February, like a lifetime ago. I figured she’d change her mind by summer.

Spoiler alert: she didn’t!

And when I saw that ominous “major announcement” tweet on her feed… my heart sank, literally. Because it wasn’t just a rumor anymore.

She’d made it official: "I have something to announce. I will be moving on from my JAV career at the end of December. It's been about three years since my debut. The time I spent with everyone is truly precious, and the moments I was with everyone were the happiest of my life. I loved making everyone smile."

So, what compelled Miho to exit JAV after all these years in the industry?

As per Miho, she wants to “find a different version of herself.” But the good thing is, she has promised to attend as many fan events as she can in her final five months (bless her heart), her video also hinted that this year’s TRE might be her last international appearance. So yes, Taiwan fans, you’re on the clock.

For the domestic fans, she’ll also hold a retirement concert on December 30th that she's labelling as her 'final performance', before she steps away from the spotlight for good. A farewell performance sounds so enticing, doesn’t it?

Here's what she had to say, "I want to spend even more quality time with everyone until I move on, and make memories together so that I can give back even a little. I hope you'll stay with me until the very end. I'm truly grateful for the love you've given me."

Our in-house writer, FriedChikan, noted in his review that Miho had a "pretty face with a nicer body". While he praised her in the BeautyVenus series along with Honoka Furukawa, as a trio, they had great chemistry and were all too cute.

Under the watchful eyes of her agency, she didn’t just become a top-tier actress; she evolved as an idol. She’s turnt into a sensation of sorts while headlining her concerts and gaining exposure internationally. Honestly, she still had another year or two left in her prime. Easily. But like she mentioned in her retirement montage, she likely has other plans.

So if you happen to be a fan, don’t skip on this. Whether you’re cheering her on in Taiwan, lining up in Japan, or sending love online, let her know how much she meant to you. Because she’s on borrowed time. And trust me... you’ll feel it.

Farewell, Miho!

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