“Dr. X” is in Crisis & TV Asahi Shifting to Another Masterpiece with Ryoko Yonekura that Ends Her “Sexiness”

Surprising information has surfaced. There is talk that Ryoko Yonekura (47), whom TV Asahi calls the “goddess of viewer ratings,” will no longer pursue a sexy role in the future.

Yonekura has appeared in a number of TV Asahi dramas, including “Black Leather Notebook” (2004), “Kemonomichi” (2006), and “Hot Air” (2012), all of which were based on Seicho Matsumoto’s novels, in which she has appeared in wet scenes. In “Doctor X,” one of her best-known works, she charmed male viewers with her mini-skirts and high-heeled shoes. The series had a series of high viewer ratings, with the highest rating exceeding 27%. Why was she “sealed”?

“It seems that some of the staff members think that it would be too easy to show her in a mini-skirt and high heels in “Doctor X.” Naturally, the shower scene is also a candidate for NG. However, it is also true that Yonekura’s sexy cut was one of the reasons for the popularity of “Doctor X”. The continuation of “Doctor X” as a regular program is a delicate topic,” said an employee of a commercial key station.

There are other factors behind the “sexy cut” as well.

Yonekura, who never makes any complaints, has been suffering from a chronic illness since she was in her twenties. In September last year, she was diagnosed with acute lumbago and sacroiliac joint disorder, which was also the reason for her leaving the musical “CHICAGO,” which she had made her life’s work. Acting in high heels, which is synonymous with the main character, Michiko Daimon, takes a heavy toll on her body. The pain in her lower back makes active acting difficult.

Originally, she might have to recuperate for a year or so. However, Ms. Yonekura has only been working for a short time since she left Oscar Promotion in March 2008 and established her own private office. She probably has a strong sense of responsibility to do her best with the staff at her office. She is an actress with a strong core.

Reasons for the lack of hits other than “Doctor X”

The discussions about Season 8 of the latest “Doctor X” have not progressed very well. It is not only the sexiness that has been affected. As has been reported in the media, the strong image of Michiko Daimon is also a factor.

Yonekura-san has not been able to produce any hits other than “Doctor X.” In fact, she has not been able to produce a hit movie other than “Doctor X” on Netflix. In fact, Netflix’s “Newspaper Reporter,” which was distributed last year, was not much talked about. The subject of the interview and the production team got into trouble and even got into a heap of trouble.

For viewers, Yonekura-san probably has a strong image of “Doctor X,” or more specifically, Michiko Daimon. Yonekura-san may want to get rid of the strong impression of Michiko Daimon.

The new “Doctor X” series is running into a deadlock. However, for TV Asahi, Yonekura is a great contributor to the ratings. The company is tenaciously trying to make proposals for special dramas and movies other than “Doctor X.” “The “Doctor X” series aired in October last year,” said a source close to the entertainment production company.

The “Travel Nurse,” which aired last October, had the same production team as “Doctor X.” It achieved an average household viewer rating of 12.1%. TV Asahi intends to make a sequel. If “Doctor X” is not successful, they will probably shift to “Travel Nurse.”

It is unfortunate that Yonekura has decided to abandon her “sexy” career, but as a fan, I am looking forward to her next masterpiece.