Viral Radar: Japanese Pop Star Revealed As CGI

When a new pop star joined Japanese Idol group AKB48 and subsequently starred in a Glico candy commercial, the fans fell in love with her instantaneously. She was beautiful—her eyes popped, her nose, lips and hair were perfect. She was too good to be true. Literally.

When a new pop star joined Japanese Idol group AKB48 and subsequently starred in a Glico candy commercial, the fans fell in love with her instantaneously.  She was beautiful—her eyes popped, her nose, lips and hair were perfect.  She was too good to be true.  Literally.  Days after Eguchi Aimi was introduced to the world she was revealed as a fake—a CG composite, made up of the best facial features of six other members of AKB48. 

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