Idol Yuko Ogura appeared at an event for the opening of DVD rental vending machines in Tokyo. During an interview, a reporter began asking her questions about her love life. But at the mention of Masaru Hamaguchi, male staff members rushed in and declared the interview over. Ogura was forcibly escorted away.

A weekly magazine recently reported that Ogura and Hamaguchi (of the owarai combo Yoiko) are romantically involved. However, the claim has been officially denied.