Johnny & Associates Sexual Abuse Allegations Examination on PopVultures Podcast
Title: PopVultures Dives into the Disturbing Allegations of Sexual Abuse within Johnny & Associates
In this month's episode, PopVultures host Jan Lee digs deep into the sinister sexual abuse scandal surrounding iconic J-pop boy band agency, Johnny & Associates. Known for producing powerhouses like Arashi and Smap, as well as the internationally successful groups such as Snow Man and SixTones, the spotlight is now shadowed by unsettling allegations against the agency's late founder, Johnny Kitagawa.
Kitagawa, who passed away in 2019, was accused by former idol trainees under the agency of a decades-long pattern of sexual abuse. His niece, Julie Keiko Fujishima, the current president of the agency, issued an apology following the escalating allegations that first surfaced in the 1980s, though she did not admit the truth of these claims.
Jan, a devoted Arashi fan since the early days, provides background on Johnny & Associates, who Kitagawa was, and catches you up on the key events that have unfolded in the recent news cycle about the sexual abuse allegations against the industry titan. She also shares her thoughts as a lifelong fan of the talents produced by Johnny & Associates.
Highlights (tap/click above):
- The inner workings and history of Johnny & Associates
- A breakdown of the major events that have occurred during the ongoing scandal
- Insights from a diehard fan of the talents associated with Johnny & Associates
Produced by: Jan Lee ([email protected]), Eden Soh, and Penelope Lee
Edited by: Penelope Lee
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- In this month's PopVultures podcast episode, Jan Lee delves into the sexual abuse allegations that have tarnished the reputation of Johnny & Associates, a renowned J-pop boy band agency linked to celebrities like Arashi and Snow Man.
- Amid the ongoing controversy, #PopVultures host Jan Lee, a longtime fan of the agency's talents, shares her insights, offering a unique perspective on the impact of these disturbing allegations within the Asian entertainment industry and pop-culture landscape.
