With the Christmas season here, management asks for sensitivity regarding one specific topic.
Idols
Setsuna Meteor is getting too old for this idol singer stuff.
Niece of disgraced music producer will remain as representative director at the company for the time being, though.
Four actresses will now share the protagonist part for the adaptation of the Studio Ghibli anime.
Our musician reporter Seiji attends the one-year anniversary concert of idol group Gilty x Gilty, who sang a song that he penned.
Our reporter makes a long journey in the hope that some divine intervention will help her score tickets to her favorite idols’ concert this year.
President of boy band talent agency Johnny & Associates offers apology over sexual abuse claims【Vid】
Founder’s niece says she should have done more to investigate allegations, outlines changes for company going forward.
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