STARTO ENTERTAINMENT has announced that Kazuya Ohashi, a member of the popular group Naniwa Danshi, has tested positive for COVID-19. The announcement was made on August 7, 2024, revealing that Ohashi has been experiencing a fever since the previous night and confirmed his infection after a PCR test this morning.

Ohashi will be taking a five-day break to recuperate, which means he will miss the upcoming performances of the "Naniwa Danshi Concert Tour." Specifically, the shows scheduled at Yokohama Arena from August 9-11 will proceed without Ohashi. The group will perform with six members during these dates.

STARTO ENTERTAINMENT has assured fans that further details about the performances at Yokohama Arena on August 12-13 will be provided soon. The company expressed their sincere apologies to fans who were looking forward to Ohashi's appearance and thanked them for their understanding during this time.

The agency apologized for any inconvenience caused and assured fans that they are working to keep them informed about any changes to the concert schedule.