Karolina Shiino: Ukraine-born Miss Japan gives up crown following affair - BBC News

The controversial Ukraine-born model has resigned after a report on her relations with a married man.

11 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, InstagramImage caption, Ms Shiino had proudly announced on social media that she became a naturalised citizen of Japan in 2022By Frances MaoBBC NewsThe Ukraine-born winner of the Miss Japan beauty pageant has given up her crown after a tabloid report revealed her affair with a married man.

Karolina Shiino, 26, was crowned Miss Japan two weeks ago but her win sparked public debate due to her heritage.

While some welcomed the naturalised citizen's crowning, others said she didn't represent traditional Japanese beauty ideals.

Amid the furore, a local magazine published an expose alleging an affair.

The article in the Shukan Bunshun reported that Ms Shiino had engaged in a relationship with a married influencer and doctor. The man has not provided any public comment.

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