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Masahiro Nakai’s alleged sex scandal causes major advertiser to pull away from one of the prominent broadcast powerhouses
Former boy band idol Masahiro Nakai is embroiled in a sex scandal, leading to an exodus of over 50 major advertisers from Fuji TV. Nakai allegedly settled a JPY90 million case over sexual assault. Fuji TV faces criticism for mishandling the situation and potential internal corruption.
Masahiro Nakai’s Alleged Sex Scandal Prompts Advertiser Exodus at Japanese TV Giant Fuji
Japanese TV network Fuji faces mass advertiser exodus after allegations of covering up sexual assault claims against host Masahiro Nakai of SMAP fame.
Japan’s Masahiro Nakai sex scandal prompts dozens of companies to pull Fuji TV ads
Major sponsors such as carmakers Nissan and Toyota and the owner of 7-Eleven announced they were pulling ads from Fuji TV over the scandal.
Masahiro Nakai: The alleged sex scandal prompting firms to pull ads from Japanese network Fuji
This alleged sex scandal is another dark chapter for Japan’s entertainment industry, which has not recovered from the Johnny & Associates abuse revelations in 2023. View on euronews
Masahiro Nakai sex scandal puts Japan’s entertainment industry in crosshairs
Observers say the former boy band member’s fall from grace echoes music mogul Johnny Kitagawa’s decades of sexual abuse.
Sex scandal-hit ex-SMAP member Masahiro Nakai apologizes for 'trouble'
Masahiro Nakai, a former member of the pop idol group SMAP who is embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal, has apologized for causin
Dozens of firms pull ads from Japanese network over sex scandal linked to its staff and celebrity
Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials on Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country’s most famous TV hosts.
Japanese TV networks drop Smap’s Masahiro Nakai over sexual misconduct allegations
A Japanese tabloid reported that it involved a sexual act against the victim's will. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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 Nakai, a former
Brands Pull Ads From Japan's Fuji TV Over Allegations Against Host
A growing number of top brands are pulling adverts from major Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television over sexual misconduct allegations against a host and former J-Pop star.
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.
Ex-SMAP member Masahiro Nakai apologizes for issue with woman, says he can stay in showbiz
Masahiro Nakai, a former member of the now-defunct idol group SMAP, on Jan. 9 responded over a widely publicized scandal ...
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TV networks drop former member of Japanese boy band SMAP over sex allegations
It was reported that former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai had paid a woman 90 million yen (US$570,000) to settle what most ...
TV network probing allegations against former J-pop star
Major network Fuji Television said it was probing allegations involving one of the country’s biggest celebrities after an ...