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Masahiro Nakai sex scandal puts Japan’s entertainment industry in crosshairs
Observers say the former boy band members' fall from grace echoes music mogul Johnny Kitagawa's decades of sexual abuse Japan's Fuji Television Network has hired external lawyers to investigate a snowballing sex scandal surrounding pop star-turned-TV celebrity Masahiro Nakai,
Japan’s Fuji TV Faces Criticism Over Handling Of Allegations Against TV Host Masahiro Nakai
SMAP member allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct and Fuji TV is now facing criticism over its handling of the issue.
Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by celebrity host
Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebrities.
Fuji TV probing alleged role in sex scandal of Japan TV host Masahiro Nakai
Fuji Television Network Inc. said Wednesday it has launched an investigation into allegations of its involvement in a sexual miscondu
Japan’s Fuji TV probes allegations around Smap’s Masahiro Nakai
Nakai, 52, reportedly paid a woman $791,000 after she alleged sexual misconduct. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Fuji TV apologizes for concern over Japan TV host Nakai's sex scandal
The president of Fuji Television Network Inc. apologized Friday over allegations it was involved in a sexual misconduct scandal involving Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai, best known as a member of the now-defunct pop group SMAP,
Japan's Fuji TV Probes Allegations Around Former J-Pop Star
TV host and former J-pop star Masahiro Nakai, 52, a household name, reportedly paid a woman 90 million yen (Dh2.1 million) after she alleged sexual misconduct. Fuji previously denied tabloid reports suggesting one of its employees had arranged the meal where Nakai, a member of the 1990s boy band sensation SMAP, met the woman in 2023.
U.S. investment firm demands Fuji TV probe Nakai's alleged sex misconduct
Dalton Investments expressed outrage over the “serious flaws” in the broadcaster’s corporate governance amid the uproar sparked by the former member of boy band SMAP.
Japan showbiz, ads rocked by ex-SMAP member Masahiro Nakai's alleged issue with woman
Japan radio and TV stations and companies are suspending advertisements and upcoming episodes of programs featuring Masahiro ...
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Fuji TV scrutinized over handling of allegations against ex-SMAP member Nakai
The scandal has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning Fuji TV’s corporate governance and crisis management.
Ex-member of Japan idol group SMAP Nakai's scandal affects broadcasters
Japanese commercial broadcasters are taking measures in response to television personality Nakai Masahiro's acknowledgement ...
Activist Urges Japan’s Fuji Media to Probe Celebrity Scandal
An activist investor is demanding that Japan’s Fuji Media Holdings Inc. investigate a scandal embroiling one of the country’s ...
Jang Hyuk Set To Make Directorial Debut With Action Film ‘Stop Stop Dark Cold’
Korean action star Jang Hyuk is set to develop action film 'Stop Stop Dark Cold' alongside Stars Collective and Stars ...
Japanese firms pull commercials from scandal-hit Fuji Television
Fallout continues from a scandal involving a woman and popular TV personality Nakai Masahiro, who is best known as a former member of the disbanded pop idol group, SMAP.