Several former members of the well-known idol group Nogizaka46 have recently taken significant steps in their personal lives, including marriage and childbirth. It points to a shift from their glamorous showbiz ways towards pursuing more traditional routes. Though specific names aren’t mentioned, this wave of important life events indicates an evolution in the norms of Japan's pop cultural realm.

The news of idol group members getting married and having children is handled with interest and some controversy in Japan. Traditionally, idols are expected to follow a strict "no dating" rule to maintain an image of availability for fans. However, society's views are changing, and fans are becoming more accepting of their idols pursuing personal lives alongside their careers.

In the United States or European Union, news of celebrities marrying or having children is quite common and widely celebrated, without much controversy. The expectation for celebrities to maintain a single or available image isn't as strong as it is in Japan.