Takeuchi Kirari returns to Group after Injury

#日向坂46 #竹内希来里 – Hinatazaka46 4th Generation member Takeuchi Kirari resumed her work with the group on 11 August 2023 at an online Meet&Greet event hosted by the group. According to the production company of the Japanese TV variety show “Hinatazaka ni Narimashou” on 18 July 2023, an accident occurred during filming of an episode. Takeuchi Kirari was supposed to walk a dog on a leash, but the dog deviated from the planned route. When Takeuchi wanted to lead it back, she bent down to the dog. The dog then bit her in the face and hand. After a brief stay at a hospital, she was discharged home for outpatient treatment.

【お知らせ】
「日向坂になりましょう」の収録中に、出演者の竹内希来里さんが怪我をされる事態が発生いたしました。
竹内希来里さんならびに関係各所、 お客さまへ深くお詫び申し上げます。

本件を厳粛に受け止め、今後はこのような事態を起こさぬよう、
いっそう安全対策に万全を期する所存です。 pic.twitter.com/2vPzBbJ16T

— 【公式】もっと！日向坂になりましょう (@hinachoi) July 18, 2023