J-pop Star Nakai To Retire

Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report
Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan's top TV hosts and a former pop star, says he is retiring to take responsibility over sexual assault allegations
Japan TV host, ex-SMAP member Nakai announces retirement amid scandal
Masahiro Nakai, a popular TV host who was a member of the former pop group SMAP and is embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal, said
J-pop star and former Smap leader Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual misconduct allegations
The allegations concern a 2023 encounter with a woman that involved a closed-door setting and a “sexual act against her will”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan’s Nakai to retire over sex allegations
One of Japan’s biggest pop stars and best-known TV hosts, Masahiro Nakai, yesterday announced his retirement over sexual misconduct allegations, reports said, in the latest scandal to rock Japan’s entertainment industry.
J-pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sex misconduct allegations
TOKYO: One of Japan's biggest boy band stars and best-known television hosts announced his retirement on Thursday (Jan 23) after being accused of sexual misconduct, Japanese media reported.
J-pop star Nakai to retire after sexual misconduct allegations
One of Japan's best-known pop stars and TV hosts announced his retirement Thursday after sexual misconduct allegations, in the latest scandal to rock the country's entertainment industry. Japan's showbiz industry was then rocked by another bombshell sexual assault scandal involving Hitoshi Matsumoto,
Major brands pull ads from Fuji TV following sexual misconduct claims against former J-Pop star and host Masahiro Nakai
A growing number of top brands are pulling adverts from major Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television over sexual misconduct allegations against a host and
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.
Star TV host retires as sex scandal rocks Japan industry
Dozens of companies have pulled their commercials from Fuji Television amid claims that the company's staff had tried to cover up the scandal. Nakai has denied using violence against the woman, and said on 9 January that he had "resolved" the matter with her through a settlement.
Masahiro Nakai Retires Amidst Japan Entertainment Industry Scandal
Masahiro Nakai, a prominent figure in Japan's entertainment industry, has announced his retirement following a scandal that has sent shockwaves through the industry.
Japan TV host, Nakai, retires over sexual misconduct allegations
Japanese TV host, Masahiro Nakai has announced his retirement after a sexual assault allegation that has rocked the country’s entertainment industry.Nakai, who presented for Fuji Television, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2023 dinner party held by staff.
TBS to terminate TV program with scandal-hit Masahiro Nakai
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Ex-SMAP member Masahiro Nakai apologizes for issue with woman, says he can stay in showbiz
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Dozens of firms pull ads from Japanese network over sex scandal linked to its staff and celebrity
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Fuji TV executive kept Nakai on air after learning about incident
Toru Ota, a former chief of programming at Fuji Television Network Inc., said he continued hiring Masahiro Nakai despite ...
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Many major Japanese firms halting commercials for scandal-hit Fuji TV
Many major Japanese companies said Monday they are suspending commercials on Fuji Television Network Inc., as the broadcaster ...