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TOKYO (TR) – A member of an all-girl idol group lapsed into a coma last week after inhaling helium during the recording of a variety program from TV Asahi, the network announced at a press conference today, reports Sports Hochi(Feb. 4).

 

On January 28, one of five members of the group 3b Junior inhaled helium lost consciousness after inhaling the gas in which they attempted to change their voices as a part of game. The girl, 12, was transported from the station’s studios in Minato Ward to a local hospital.

 

The victim, who was diagnosed as having suffered from an air embolism in the arteries to her brain, is still unconscious but is now showing signs of activity, including the moving of her eyes and limbs. She has also been able to drink liquid, said TV Asahi managing director Toru Takeda.

 

“With a quick recovery expected initially, we monitored changes in her condition and withheld making an announcement,†said Takeda. “Since it is now possible to obtain a medical specialist’s diagnosis and also see initial signs of recovery through a new therapy, we are now making this known through the consent of her family.â€

 

According to the network, a staff member failed to realize that the products used to discharge the helium were manufactured for adults. Police have launched an investigation.

 

The program recorded on the day of the incident is scheduled to be broadcast on February 25. TV Asahi is now considering whether to cancel the broadcast.

 

“There is a possibility that there was a problem with the management of safety measures during recording,†a representative of TV Asahi said. “It is highly regrettable.â€

 

3B Junior is affiliated with Momoiro Clover Z, one of the most popular idol groups in Japan. The 25 members of the group range in age from 10 to 16.

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Pure negligence on the part of the production team for this to occur. I side-eye Stardust and Asashi though basically covering up for a whole week before this broke out. Best wishes to her especially being so young to have a full and speedy recovery. Tbh her parents should sue if they could and pull her out of the group. 

 

Seriously though what's with programs disregarding or being negligent of the safety of the entertainers they brought on. Looking at you ISAC. 

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Pure negligence on the part of the production team for this to occur. I side-eye Stardust and Asashi though basically covering up for a whole week before this broke out. Best wishes to her especially being so young to have a full and speedy recovery. Tbh her parents should sue if they could and pull her out of the group. 

 

Seriously though what's with programs disregarding or being negligent of the safety of the entertainers they brought on. Looking at you ISAC. 

 

Variety programs are notorious for being idiotic. Just listen to this program:

 

http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/529/human-spectacle

 

This would never be allowed in the US, if only because Ulysses contracts in the US are illegal. Variety shows in Japan are just insane.

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