[Full text] AKB48 former member Mayu Watanabe, retirement from entertainment industry is trending in Korea.



* The following is the full text of the official announcement.



Mayu Watanabe's Notice of Contact Termination



Hopefully you are all well, even in the current situation.



Mayu Watanabe "it is difficult to continue performing for health reasons".



She haven't been feeling well for several years, and has been discussing it with each other up until now, but because its about health, decided her body is top priority.



Respecting the will of the person herself, on May 31st, 2020, the contract with Production Ogi will be terminated and her entertainment activities will be ended.



We are very sorry to all of you who have supported her for many years due to the sudden announcement, but we would like to express our deep gratitude for your support so far.



Thank you very much.



Regarding Mayu Watanabe in the future, we would like to give top priority to the health aspect so that she can finish her entertainment activities, recover her mind and body and return to a normal life.



Please refrain from interviews, posting speculation on SNS, or posting articles on her.





June 1st, 2020 Production Ogi Co., Ltd.