SKY-HI, a prominent figure in the Japanese music industry, has stirred the pot by inviting a 17-year-old idol to his house late at night. The celebrity who is famed for his multi-genre discography invited the young star, whose identity has not been revealed, to his residence under largely undisclosed circumstances. The incident occurred recently, and speculations are rife about the nature of their meeting.

In Japan, being an idol is not merely a profession, but also a social phenomenon, with youth culture largely sprinkled with idol fandom. Also, Japan values respect for hierarchical relationships and social decorum, making it interesting and even controversial when such meetings occur, especially late at night. Public figures and idols' every move are often under scrutiny, causing such a headline to draw major public and media attention.

Similar activities in the US or EU would also attract a great deal of attention, perhaps even more dissatisfaction or concern due to differing cultural contexts and attitudes towards teen idols and interactions between celebrities with significant age gaps. Differences in age of consent laws could also play a role in public reaction.