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The scandal-hit J-pop agency founded by Johnny Kitagawa will set up a separate talent management unit and may let fans suggest the new company’s name.
Moves by broadcaster NHK, McDonald’s, Nissan and Suntory follow allegations against late Johnny & Associates founder
It means the top stars of the agency may not appear in NHK’s enormously popular annual music show on Dec 31. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan Broadcasting Corp. (NHK) will no longer cast performers from Johnny & Associates Inc. on its programs starting Sept. 27 due to the sexual abuse scandal involving the talent agency’s late founder, Johnny Kitagawa.
NHK, Japan's public broadcaster, has announced that it will suspend new contracts with male talent agency Johnny & Associates Inc. until it ensures appropriate actions have been taken to address decades of sexual abuse by the agency's late founder, including adequate compensation for victims.