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Japanese TV host and former pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual assault report


Published on 2025-01-23 03:44:08 - Euronews
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  • 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.

Masahiro Nakai, a prominent Japanese TV host and former pop star, has announced his retirement following a report of sexual assault. The allegations surfaced in a recent expose by a Japanese magazine, detailing an incident that allegedly occurred several years ago. Nakai, known for his long-standing career in the entertainment industry, including his time with the popular boy band SMAP, has been a fixture on Japanese television for decades. His decision to retire comes amidst significant public and media scrutiny, with his agency confirming the news and expressing regret over the situation. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about accountability and the treatment of sexual assault allegations in Japan's entertainment industry.

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