Newlywed Wife Accused of Age and Education Fraud, Van Ness Wu: Hope This Ends Here

47-year-old Van Ness Wu unexpectedly announced his remarriage at the end of June, posting a photo on social media of himself and his other half holding hands. Soon after, his partner was revealed to be Japanese singer Emi Aramaki. The two had registered their marriage in Las Vegas in early May, and the woman has quite a background—not only has she appeared in films such as “Jack Ryan: Ghost War,” but she is also said to be a bright student who graduated from the History Department of the University of London. However, according to 'Apple News Network', there have been whistleblowers claiming that Emi Aramaki lied about her age and faked her academic degree. In response, Van Ness Wu has spoken out in defense of his wife through “Believe Music.”

Emi Aramaki, known for her glamorous looks, has previously released several singles online. According to major entertainment websites, she was born in Fukuoka and moved to London at the age of 9. After graduating from the University of London with a degree in History, she developed her career in the US, UK, and Japan. In 2024, she returned to Japan and signed with a record company to release her first Japanese single “Purple Dream.” Having been exposed to Japanese pop music since childhood, her Instagram posts are full of retro Showa vibes, and her works are mostly popular city pop, blending with Western pop music styles.

However, whistleblowers claim that Emi Aramaki publicly claims to be 35 and a top graduate of the University of London, but alumni “could not find her,” and a series of photos circulated in overseas circles show her frequently attending social events between 2015 and 2016 with students from top schools such as Cambridge University and King’s College London. However, there is no trace of her student life or graduation photo during her supposed years of study, raising suspicions of academic fraud. In addition, a photo of her attending a high school graduation ceremony in 2013 was leaked. Based on the timeline, she would have been 22 in 2013, making it impossible for her to be a high school student, leading to skepticism about her age as well.

In response, Van Ness Wu clarified through “Believe Music”: “As for the whistleblower's recent claims and rumors circulating online about ‘falsified age’ and ‘forged academic credentials’, none of these are true.” He added that they have never publicly claimed Emi Aramaki is 35 years old. “Her actual age is 31, and she graduated from University College London (UCL). All of this information can be verified. This is the official clarification and statement of the facts, and we hope this matter ends here. Thank you for everyone's concern.”

News Source: Apple News Network