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entertainment2 years ago

"Johnny's Sex Abuse Scandal: A Turning Point for Accountability and Fresh Talent in Japan"

Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates, embroiled in a major sexual abuse scandal, has announced that it will change its name and split into two companies. The existing company will be renamed Smile-Up and will focus on compensating the victims of sexual abuse by the late founder Johnny Kitagawa. A new entity will be established to manage the agency's current roster of performers. The move comes after years of cover-ups and denials, with an external investigative committee receiving reports of abuse from 478 victims. However, some victims' advocacy groups have criticized the plans, calling for a complete discontinuation of Johnny's entertainment activities.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#compensation#entertainment#japanese-entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"Johnny & Associates Rebrands as 'Smile-Up' Amidst Abuse Scandal, Introduces New Talent Management Entity"

Johnny & Associates, the talent agency tainted by allegations of sexual abuse by its late founder Johnny Kitagawa, will be renamed "Smile-Up" and establish a new company to manage its performers. The renamed company will focus on compensating victims of alleged child sexual abuse, while the new company, yet to be named, will take on the role of talent agency. 478 individuals have come forward as victims, with 325 seeking compensation. The rebranding decision comes after backlash and pressure from the public and media.

via Asian Junkie|
#compensation#entertainment#johnny-and-associates
entertainment2 years ago

"Johnny's Rebrands and Establishes New Entity in Response to Sexual Abuse Scandal"

Johnny & Associates, a talent agency, plans to establish a new company called Smile-Up to manage its performers and address the sexual abuse allegations against its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa. Smile-Up will focus on identifying victims and providing them with compensation before disbanding. A new company will then take on the role of talent agency.

via The Japan Times|
#compensation#entertainment#johnny-and-associates
entertainment2 years ago

"Japan's Top Pop Agency Shaken by Founder's Decades-Long Sexual Abuse Scandal"

The head of Japan's top pop agency, Johnny & Associates, has resigned after admitting that her late uncle, the company's founder, sexually abused minors for decades. Julie K Fujishima announced her resignation and stated that the company would compensate the victims. The abuse was spotlighted in a BBC documentary and gained renewed attention when a former star trainee came forward with allegations. An independent investigation confirmed the abuse and recommended a victim compensation program. The agency's new head, Noriyuki Higashiyama, pledged to prevent future abuse and compensate victims. The abuse was able to continue due to the family-run nature of the business and lack of accountability.

via CNN|
#compensation#entertainment#japan
crime2 years ago

"Johnny & Associates Founder Kitagawa Accused of Sexually Assaulting Hundreds of Teens"

An investigation into the late founder of Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates, Johnny Kitagawa, has found credible evidence of sexual assault and abuse against boys dating back to the 1950s, with at least several hundred victims. The investigation calls for compensation for the victims and the resignation of the current CEO, Julie Keiko Fujishima, for not taking action over the years. The report highlights Japan's lagging awareness of rape, sexual harassment, and human rights, and urges more victims to come forward. Kitagawa, who died in 2019, was never charged.

via ABC News|
#abuse#compensation#crime
crime2 years ago

"Sexual Assault Scandal Unveiled: Late Founder of Japanese Talent Agency Targeted Teenagers"

An investigation into the late founder of Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates has found credible evidence of sexual assault and abuse against boys dating back to the 1950s, with at least several hundred victims targeted. The investigative panel has called for compensation for the victims and the resignation of the current CEO, citing a company cover-up that allowed the abuse to continue unchecked. Critics argue that the case highlights Japan's lagging awareness of rape, sexual harassment, and human rights. Several men have already come forward with allegations, and more are expected to do so. The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights has urged the Japanese government to take action, accusing the mainstream media of a cover-up.

via ABC News|
#boy-bands#crime#investigation
human-rights2 years ago

U.N. Experts Slam Flawed Investigation into Johnny's Sex Abuse

United Nations human rights experts have criticized talent agency Johnny & Associates for its inadequate handling of sexual abuse allegations against its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa. The experts expressed doubts about the transparency and legitimacy of the third-party investigation team set up by the agency. They called on the Japanese government to conduct a more thorough investigation into decades of suspected abuse against male idols. During their visit, the experts met with representatives of the talent agency and members of Johnny's Sexual Assault Victims Association.

via The Japan Times|
#human-rights#investigation#japan
entertainment2 years ago

Sexual Abuse Scandal Shakes Japan's Entertainment Industry and Sparks Name Change Discussions.

Takeshi Kitano, a prominent figure in Japan's entertainment industry, has commented on the sexual abuse scandal surrounding Johnny & Associates, the country's dominant talent agency for young male stars. The scandal has been brewing for decades, but it wasn't until a BBC documentary aired that Japanese media began to cover it. Several male idols have come forward with allegations of sexual assault by the company's founder, Johnny Kitagawa. Kitano criticized the talent agency system in Japan, which he says treats talent like slaves and exploits their earnings. Johnny's current president, Julie Keiko Fujishima, has issued an apology on behalf of the company.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#j-pop#johnny-and-associates
entertainment2 years ago

Johnny's Talent Agency Head Apologizes for Founder's Alleged Sexual Abuse

The president of Johnny & Associates, Julie Fujishima Keiko, has apologized for the alleged sexual abuses committed by her uncle and agency founder, Johnny Kitagawa, against young male talents. The agency has been conducting its own investigation, consulting with lawyers and other experts, and studying countermeasures, including an anonymous hotline for reporting abuses and briefing sessions with minors and their guardians. Fujishima said that if the accusations are true, they have to question even the existence of their agency.

via Variety|
#apology#entertainment#hotline
entertainment2 years ago

Japanese talent agency issues apology for sexual assault allegations.

The president of Johnny & Associates, Julie Keiko Fujishima, has issued an apology for sexual assault claims against the talent agency's late founder, Johnny Kitagawa. The allegations, made by former male entertainers and others, have gained international attention after a BBC documentary aired in March. The apology comes a month after Kauan Okamoto claimed that Kitagawa sexually abused him as a teen.

via The Japan Times|
#apology#entertainment#johnny-and-associates
entertainment2 years ago

Japanese talent agency issues apology for sexual assault allegations.

The president of Johnny & Associates, Julie Keiko Fujishima, has issued an apology for sexual assault claims against the talent agency's late founder, Johnny Kitagawa. The allegations, made by former male entertainers and others, have gained international attention after a BBC documentary aired in March. The apology comes a month after Kauan Okamoto claimed that Kitagawa sexually abused him as a teen.

via The Japan Times|
#allegations#apology#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Johnny's Entertainment Apologizes for Founder's Sexual Abuse Allegations

Johnny & Associates, a Japanese talent agency, issued a formal apology for the sexual abuse allegations against its founder Johnny Kitagawa. The apology was issued after an internal investigation and pressure from fans following a recent documentary and victim coming forward. The company's president, Julie Fujishima, apologized to the victims but refrained from commenting on the veracity of the allegations. She also mentioned preventive measures to ensure such incidents don't happen again. No civil lawsuits or resignations are expected.

via Asian Junkie|
#apology#entertainment#internal-investigation
entertainment2 years ago

Japanese Talent Agency Apologizes for Sexual Abuse Scandal

The president of Johnny & Associates, Julie Keiko Fujishima, has issued an apology for sexual assault claims against the company's late founder, Johnny Kitagawa. The apology comes a month after Kauan Okamoto, a Japanese-Brazilian singer and songwriter, claimed that Kitagawa sexually abused him as a teen. Fujishima's apology comes as former music personalities and others come forward over alleged incidents.

via The Japan Times|
#apology#entertainment#johnny-and-associates
entertainment2 years ago

Former Teen Star Accuses Late Japanese Talent Mogul of Sexual Abuse.

Former client of Johnny & Associates, Okamoto Kauan, has accused the agency's founder and head, Johnny Kitagawa, of sexually abusing him and others. Kitagawa, who died in 2019, trained and promoted many of Japan's biggest male idol groups. Okamoto alleged that Kitagawa abused him "15 to 20 times" during his four-year stint at the agency, beginning in 2012 when Okamoto was 15. The agency has not directly addressed the allegations but has stated that it is prioritizing the development of a highly transparent organizational structure. Rumors and allegations of abuse have followed Kitagawa for decades.

via Variety|
#entertainment#japanese-idol#johnny-and-associates
crime2 years ago

Talent Manager Accused of Assaulting Musician Kauan Okamoto

Musician Kauan Okamoto has accused Johnny Kitagawa, a powerful figure in the Japanese entertainment industry, of sexually assaulting him when he was 15 years old. Okamoto was part of the backup boys' group Johnny's Jr., which was managed by Johnny & Associates. Okamoto estimated that dozens of people were selected by Kitagawa as his "favorites" to come stay at his home where the alleged abuse occurred. Kitagawa died in 2019 and was never charged. Okamoto said he had not considered legal action but hoped his story would be acknowledged.

via The Associated Press|
#crime#japanese-entertainment-industry#johnny-and-associates