Nako Yabuki, a former member of IZ*ONE, announces retirement from idol status

Nako Yabuki, a member of the group IZ*ONE, hinted at her retirement from being an idol.

On the 7th (Korean time), Japanese local media Web the Television released an interview with Nako Yabuki.

Regarding graduating from HKT48 on April 1, Nako Yabuki said, "I had a lot of things to do, including going to Korea, so I was worried about when I would graduate. I think now is the right time for myself, my fans, and the members." .

He then expressed his will to become an actor, saying, "I achieved all my goals as an idol, including becoming a center, general election selection, and AKB48 selection. It was a hard-working idol life."

Meanwhile, Nako Yabuki is graduating from HKT48, where she currently belongs.

Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr