Shaven-headed star of J-pop sensation AKB48 makes tearful admission on YouTube . The video shows the young singer in tears as she admits to having an affair with a married man. AKB48 comprises four teams of around 20 members who rotate to play at the AKB48 theater in Tokyo 's Akhibara , where the group takes its name . Producer Yasushi Akimoto denies accusations he is sexualizing young girls . Bands have been a goldmine , grossing 16.28 billion yen ( $ 212 million ) in 2011 .
Shaven-headed star of J-pop sensation AKB48 makes tearful admission on YouTube . The video shows the young singer in tears as she admits to having an affair with a married man. Producer Yasushi Akimoto denies accusations he is sexualizing young girls . Bands have been a goldmine , grossing 16.28 billion yen ( $ 212 million ) in 2011 .