Popular Japanese actress Nagano Mei has caused a public uproar following her unexpected response to a recent scandal involving an affair with actor Tanaka Kei. The affair has left fans in shock, particularly due to Tanaka being married with two children.

The controversy intensified after an online community post revealed details of Nagano's comments during a drama finale party.

The post, which has garnered over 70,000 views, reported that Nagano jestingly remarked on her situation, saying she transitioned from being a reporter to being reported on, referring to her role in a drama based on a news program background.

The comment, made in her characteristic chuckling manner, even included an apology for the "trouble" she was responsible for.

The remarks, known as "mental madness," triggered a wave of reactions from members of the public.

Disappointed Netizens were quick to take to the various platforms. "She had such a pure and clean image, I wonder how she will promote from now on," one user mentioned.

One wrote, "She's so confident...LOL," expressing ambivalence among her fan base.

The purported leak of text messages between Nagano and Tanaka heightened the reverberations of the scandal.

Such disclosures have further fuelled the rage, emitting howls of condemnation.

"She's so poisonous...suits her...her face even looks like that now," and "I guess you have to be that crazy to cheat with a senior actor who is married...her face doesn't look pretty anymore," were among some of the harsher comments directed at Nagano, reflecting the intensity of the backlash.

While many were taken aback by the affair and Nagano's subsequent reaction, the unfolding drama has captivated media attention, leaving the industry and her fan base to ponder her future promotional activities.