Shocking her family and fans, a former Japanese idol from the 2000s, Otani Masae, recently confessed to deep financial trouble. She revealed that she declared voluntary bankruptcy after struggling to make ends meet despite her past success with the girl group Melon Kinenbi. After the group disbanded, Otani worked various part-time jobs, including as a delivery driver. However, her income dropped significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading her into debt. Despite this, she managed to improve her financial situation and now works as a nail artist while continuing her activities in the entertainment industry.