Japanese DJ and former adult film actress Mao Hamasaki collapsed and was hospitalized in Hong Kong after drinking a penalty beverage suspected of being mixed with cocaine and MDMA during a dice game at a private VIP party, according to reports by the Fuji News Network and HK01.
Investigation into the Hong Kong Club Incident
- Mao Hamasaki lost a game of Liar’s Dice at a private party in Wanchai after finishing a DJ performance on 1st.
- Her manager stated that a white powdery substance was visible at the bottom of the glass after she drank the beverage and suffered rapid, severe physical distress.
Medical Recovery and Police Investigation in Wanchai
The incident unfolded in the early hours of 1st, following a DJ set in the Wanchai district of Hong Kong. Hamasaki had been invited by a VIP customer to play an additional set at a separate venue when she joined participants in a round of Liar’s Dice. According to Fuji News Network and HK01, toxicological tests performed after her emergency hospitalization detected four distinct narcotic substances in her system, including cocaine and the synthetic drug MDMA.
Hong Kong law enforcement officials are examining whether an individual intentionally slipped the illicit substances into her glass during the game. Local authorities have not yet taken anyone into custody in connection with the contamination.
| Event Detail | Reported Fact |
|---|---|
| Date of Incident | 1st (Early Morning) |
| Location | Wanchai, Hong Kong |
| Substances Detected | Cocaine, MDMA, and two other narcotic compounds |
| Current Status | Hospitalized under medical advice |
Public Statements from the Artist and Management
Following her discharge from immediate danger, Hamasaki addressed the public through her social media channels. “This incident has caused great worry to everyone, and I am truly sorry,” Hamasaki wrote, confirming that while her consciousness has returned, she remains hospitalized under doctor’s orders for ongoing observation.
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Hamasaki also addressed the venue where the private gathering occurred, seeking to distance the establishment from the criminal inquiry. She stated that the Tsim Sha Tsui club and its management bear no direct responsibility for the tainted drink, adding that because the matter is now formally handled by local police, she will offer no further commentary on the specific sequence of events.
Prior Cinematic Work in South Korea
Before establishing her career as a club DJ, Hamasaki gained recognition in South Korea for her acting role in the 2018 theatrical release High Society. In the film, directed by Byun Hyuk and starring Park Hae-il and Soo Ae, she portrayed a character named Minami.
Former AV actress Mao Hamazaki suspected of being drugged in #HongKong after DJ performance…After consuming a drink as part of a game's penalty, she became unable to move, experiencing symptoms such as convulsions and hallucinations.Her manager explained that tests at the…
