It was caused by “forceful contact.”
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A famous star was recently injured by an audience member. Now, his staff is speaking up on his behalf.
Yoshiki is a popular Japanese musician and leader of X JAPAN, a visual kei rock group that was formed 43 years ago, in 1982. Billboard named Yoshiki “one of the most influential composers in Japanese history,” while TIME acknowledged his contributions to music by dubbing him “one of Japan’s most celebrated musicians” of all time. He is currently on a solo tour, performing Evening/Breakfast With Yoshiki 2025 In Tokyo Kurenai shows from August 22–24 and August 29–31.
On August 23, Yoshiki’s staff issued a statement on social media, revealing that Yoshiki had required medical treatment after an audience member injured him during one of these shows. The fan had latched onto Yoshiki’s right hand, “grabbing or pulling” it.
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During last night’s show, YOSHIKI sustained an injury due to forceful contact with his right hand (grabbing or pulling) by an audience member. YOSHIKI is currently receiving treatment, but with permission from the doctor, today’s show will continue as…— Yoshiki Staff (@Yoshiki_Staff) August 24, 2025
The news has upset and angered fans, who are asking concertgoers to refrain from such behavior. Evening/Breakfast With Yoshiki 2025 In Tokyo Kurenai is Yoshiki’s highly anticipated comeback tour, his return to the stage after undergoing major neck surgery for the third time.
We all love YOSHIKI🌹#Yoshiki was hurt again at the breakfast show today 😭😭😭
We’re worried about his condition!⚠️When Yoshiki comes in front of you. Please be gentle. Stop grabbing & pulling him😠🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻#BreakfastwithYoshiki2025@YoshikiOfficial https://t.co/GsK641AHU8 pic.twitter.com/u2AU8L8jyR
— ༺꧁𖡎ꪜ𝕚𝕧𝕚𝕒𝕟♥𝔜𖡎꧂༻ (@Vivian_XxXxXx) August 24, 2025
😢 it happened again. Since Yoshiki-san kindly came down to greet everyone, just a gentle touch should be enough. 🙏 He is already willing to greet you, So please be kind. 🙏🙏#YoshikiDinnerShow #EveningWithYoshiki2025 #BREAKFASTwithYOSHIKI2025 https://t.co/yle8xjSb0A pic.twitter.com/53NJ09Bcjt
— Kotori Noon PBTeam (@kotoriuzs) August 24, 2025
Please be careful when you interact with him. He’s always have to be under medical attention because his body is all hurted or injured.
Fans who are going to DS, please help monitor fans who act inappropriately as well. 🙏🏻😭
Hope his injury is not bad as the doctor gave an… https://t.co/oTnhx8oSA1
— Rocepta (@rocepta) August 24, 2025
