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Fuji TV Chairman & President Resign Over TV Host Sexual Misconduct Scandal In Japan
Fuji TV's Chairman and President have resigned over the handling of the sexual misconduct scandal involving TV presenter Masahiro Nakai.
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.
Executives at Japan`s Fuji TV and parent firm resign over a sex scandal linked to a former star
TOKYO (AP) — The president and chairperson of Japanese network Fuji Television have resigned over a widening sex assault scandal linked to one of Japan's top TV celebrities.
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.
Fuji TV president resigns over handling of Masahiro Nakai scandal
Koichi Minato has been the target of criticism following the revelation that he became aware of the incident involving Nakai right after it occurred in June 2023.
Fuji TV leaders resign amid sexual misconduct case
Koichi Minato, president of Fuji Television, resigned with immediate effect, while Shuji Kano, chairman of both Fuji Television and its parent company, Fuji Media Holdings, also stepped down. Kenji Shimizu, executive vice-president of Fuji Media Holdings, will take over as president of the television network.
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
Japan government pulls ads from Fuji TV after scandal
The Japanese government said Thursday it has pulled advertisements from Fuji Television in the wake of sexual assault allegations lodged against its celebrity host, as the company slashed profit forecasts.
Fuji Media, rocked by sexual misconduct allegations, says executives to resign
Japanese magazines accused Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and leader of the former boy band SMAP, of sexual misconduct. Nakai has worked for Fuji TV and other broadcasters
Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai announces retirement after sexual misconduct allegations
Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai announces retirement after sexual misconduct allegations - ‘I will continue to face my problems and will respond in good faith,’ says former boy band member
Japanese TV host and former pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual assault report
Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan’s top TV hosts and a former pop star in the band SMAP, announced today that he was retiring to take responsibility over sexual assault allegations. Weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun reported in December that Nakai had reached a 90 million yen (approx.
Masahiro Nakai's Retirement is Not the End, but the Beginning... Fuji TV President Takes Off His Clothes [Look@Japan]
The aftermath of Masahiro Nakai, the leader of Japan's national idol group SMAP, announcing his retirement from the ...
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Advertisers flee major Japanese TV channel amid sexual assault claims against star presenter
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