Japanese TV host and former pop star Masahiro Nakai retires

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
Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai, who was a member of the former pop group SMAP, said Thursday he has retired from show business follo
Japanese TV host and former pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual assault report
Former star of J-pop band SMAP Masahiro Nakai resigned after several damning reports and suspicions that broadcasting giant Fuji TV covered up the assault case. The scandal is part of a wave of sexual assault cases hitting the Japanese entertainment industry.
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.
Japanese star Masahiro Nakai announces retirement amid sexual assault charges
One of the most popular faces in Japan, TV host and popstar Masahiro Nakai, has announced his retirement amid sexual assault allegations that has rocked the country's entertainment industry. Nakai was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2023 dinner party held by the staff of Fuji Television.
J-Pop Star Retires as Fuji TV Probes Harassment Allegations
Masahiro Nakai, a former J-pop star turned TV host, said he was retiring following sexual harassment allegations and ...
Toyota, Shiseido among dozens of firms to pull ads from Japan's Fuji TV network over sex scandal
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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.
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 to set up panel to probe scandal involving ex-SMAP member Nakai Masahiro
Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television says it will set up a panel to investigate a scandal involving popular personality Nakai ...
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 ...
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Fuji TV apologizes for concerns over ex-SMAP member Nakai's sex scandal
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The president of Fuji Television Network apologized Friday over allegations it was involved in a sexual ...
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EDITORIAL: Fuji TV scandal shows need for probe into sexual exploitation
Shortly after the reports of alleged sexual misconduct by Nakai, formerly of the iconic pop group SMAP, Fuji TV and other networks removed him from programming, either replacing shows or editing ...
US firm requests Fuji TV hold another news conference on ex-SMAP Nakai scandal
A US investment management firm has reportedly asked Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television Network to hold another news conference on a scandal involving popular personality Nakai Masahiro that is open ...
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Japan: Major companies withdraw advertising contracts with Fuji TV following sexual abuse case
Masahiro Nakai, former member of the Japanese band SMAP and currently serving as a TV host and actor, announced on Thursday ...