2nd November 2026 – (Hong Kong) Former Japanese adult‑entertainment performer turned DJ, Mao Hamasaki, who works under the name DJ Mao, has recently become the subject of reports alleging she secretly wed her Hong Kong‑based manager to secure local identification. The claim surfaced days after she announced she had obtained a Hong Kong identity card and moved to the city. Her manager, Mak, rejected the marriage rumour outright, describing it as baseless.
Hamasaki was admitted to an intensive care unit after falling ill following a Halloween‑week engagement, with her team alleging she had been drugged at a private venue after completing a set in Wan Chai. Tests reportedly detected four substances, and a police investigation has been opened. She has since indicated she will not comment further while the case proceeds.
The speculation over her marital status has been linked by some outlets to how she obtained residency, though Hamasaki had previously highlighted professional channels for her move to Hong Kong. Her manager’s denial reiterates that suggestions of a covert union have no foundation, and he continues to act in his professional capacity for bookings and representation.