On February 10, actress Minami Hamabe shared an update on her X account, addressing the sudden disappearance of her official Instagram account. She began by apologizing for causing concern, explaining that her Instagram account had unexpectedly vanished and clarified that it was not deleted intentionally. Hamabe mentioned that the reason for the disappearance is still under investigation and reassured her fans, saying, “I’m full of energy.” She also included a photo of her beloved dog, expressing hope that the account would be restored soon.

The incident sparked worry among her followers, with many questioning whether it was a technical glitch or something else. Just hours after her initial post, Hamabe happily shared that her Instagram account had been restored. In her post, she thanked her fans for their patience and support, adding, “The Instagram account seems to have been restored! Thank you so much!"