More than a year after her alleged affair, it was revealed that Mei Nagano is set to make a comeback with a new drama, “Himachi no Jouou”.
The drama is an adaptation of the manga series by Kurese Kayahara. This ensemble drama follows Ayane Ichijo, a former No. 1 hostess in Kabukicho, as she aims to manage Japan’s number one hostess club, not as a hostess, but as a staff member.
It was reported that Mei is not only starring but is also participating as a producer.
Speaking about the project, the actress said, “I read the original work and was instantly captivated by the world of the story and the charm of the characters. The more I read, the stronger my desire became to live in this world myself, and I am very happy to be able to be a part of it.”
“I want to approach this role with respect for the work and with care,” she added.
The drama is scheduled to be released this winter.
It was back in April last year that the actress was embroiled in an alleged affair with married actor Kei Tanaka.
(Photo Source: Mei IG, Japanese Book Store)