Baseball player who committed an affair with a woman in a business… Why did Japan make such a fuss when my wife apologized?

When a baseball player’s wife apologizes for committing a business offense, why is it in the E countryside?
A famous Japanese professional baseball player was punished for having an affair with a woman from Yureum Ups over his wife who was from a girl group.
Apology statement:
And then
In the future, I will look back on myself and work hard to repay those who have caused trouble through baseball.”
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Disa Eto, a former member of the popular Japanese girl group Nogizaka46, who is Gunda’s sister, also said on this day, “I am not concerned about personal matters.
“I’m sorry,” he said, adding, “The couple decided to move forward after repeated discussions.”