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Post by Admin on Oct 2, 2023 8:52:28 GMT
New president Noriyuki Higashiyama said, ``We will change the name of the office, the current Johnny's Office, and the company name. We will completely withdraw from management and development work,'' and announced that the name will be changed to ``Smile Up'' on the 17th of this month.
Former president Julie Keiko Fujishima (57) was absent from the press conference. Mr. Higashiyama said of Mr. Julie, ``I will remain as a director as a 100% shareholder,'' and added, ``If you invest in third-party capital, you will not be able to provide compensation beyond the law. We will fully compensate them and close down the business." Inohara read the letter on his behalf, saying that Fujishima had "asked him to write a letter containing his current thoughts."
In the letter, Fujishima apologized, saying, ``I would like to once again sincerely apologize to those who were sexually assaulted by my uncle, Johnny Kitagawa.''
Higashiyama explained, ``The current Johnny's office will only provide compensation to those who were harmed and are still suffering.'' The damage compensation reception desk said, ``478 people have applied and 325 people are seeking compensation,'' and ``We would like to start receiving compensation from November.We will continue to work with clinical psychologists and others to help. I want to create a proper shape," he said.
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Post by Admin on Oct 2, 2023 22:14:34 GMT
Taiwanese media outlet Chung Ji Shimbun reported that ``Johnny's empire, which lasted 61 years, has collapsed.'' Some media outlets broadcast the press conference live online or reported it as breaking news.
The British BBC, which broadcast a documentary on a series of sexual assault issues, also distributed an article following the press conference. It reported that more than 300 people are seeking compensation and the new name of the office.
Domestic companies have been replacing advertisements featuring their own talent one after another, but Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., which has stopped using them in advertisements due to human rights reasons, said, ``After the press conference on the 2nd, we immediately changed our policy. There will be no changes.''
In addition, other companies expressed caution, saying, ``It will be difficult to restart the contract immediately because the name of the office will change,'' and ``We will evaluate the situation such as relief and consider a comprehensive response.''
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Post by Admin on Oct 5, 2023 5:33:50 GMT
On the 5th, Johnny's office began removing a signboard that had been installed at its headquarters (Minato-ku, Tokyo) in response to the sexual assault scandal caused by the late Johnny's former president Kitagawa.
[Photo] Signboard on Johnny's office building
On this day, around 10 fans, mostly women, were in front of the office from the morning and watched the removal work. I saw people taking pictures and leaving.
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Post by Admin on Oct 6, 2023 1:10:54 GMT
Kento Nakajima of the four-member group Sexy Zone updated his Instagram on the 5th, revealing that he is considering changing the group's name. The group previously updated a video for their fan club, revealing that the four members were discussing the possibility of changing their name. In response to this, Nakajima said, ''We are discussing changing the name to SexyZone.As announced earlier, we are having this discussion considering the direction of my group and the future of the members.'' ``However, the bond we have built with our fans over the past 12 years under the group name SexyZone is unwavering, and I feel that this is a form of growth.'' ''I'm sorry to surprise you with such a sudden announcement. After all, even overseas people will be surprised. It's a sexy zone,'' she said, adding, ''But it doesn't change the fact that I'm an idol! Also, the fact that I'm sexy doesn't change. No.  As a person. Until now, and from now on, that will remain the same. Sexy Thank You!'' |
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Post by Admin on Oct 9, 2023 21:11:50 GMT
On the 9th, Johnny's Office released a statement on its official website titled ''Regarding some reports regarding sexual assault by the late Johnny Kitagawa and our company's request.'' ''There are multiple cases in which people who are likely not victims are being told false stories using the testimonies of real victims,'' he said, requesting news companies to ``sufficiently verify the situation.''
In response to a series of reports of testimonies of victims claiming to have been sexually assaulted by Johnny Kitagawa, the former president of Johnny Kitagawa, ''In determining the facts regarding sexual assault by the late Johnny Kitagawa, our company, which is responsible for the assault, will be involved.'' Because we have decided to leave the matter to independent third parties, such as the Recurrence Prevention Special Team and the Victim Relief Committee, we have decided to avoid such matters and leave the matter to independent third parties, such as the Recurrence Prevention Special Team and the Victim Relief Committee.As such, the details of individual accusations in related reports may include information that we are not aware of. "We are refraining from commenting," he said, explaining that he has not responded to all inquiries from media companies. ''This is in accordance with the victim relief policy announced on October 2, in order to protect those who have suffered sexual assault and to respect their human rights.''
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As a person.