Following in the Footsteps of Nhk, Nippon Tv, and Tbs… Tv Asahi, Which Was Said to Be the Last Stronghold, Part Ways with the Johnny’s Office

Johnny’s held its second press conference on October 2 regarding the establishment of a new company and name change. It was supposed to be an opportunity to restore confidence in the new Johnny’s, but as this magazine reported in detail on October 5, it caused quite a stir when it was revealed that there was a “list of reporters to be nominated and not to be nominated” used in the Q&A session.

In response to the series of disturbances, the stations’ stances toward the Johnny’s office have also changed. A source at an advertising agency revealed the following.

NHK’s response was unusual. At its regular press conference in September, the NHK aired a video of a person concerned holding a document printed as “NG reporter” at a press conference. The fact that this report comes after a regular press conference in September, in which the NHK announced that it would not be appointing any new members from the Johnny’s group and suggested the possibility that none would appear in the Kohaku Uta Gassen, shows the seriousness of the decision.

NHK’s stance is being followed by the private key broadcasters.

NTV announced the results of an internal investigation into Johnny’s office on its October 4 broadcast of news. TBS also made a formal apology on October 7 in its “News Special” program and also announced the results of its internal investigation in a “Special Report” on October 7. Mr. Tetsuo Ichikawa, a former producer involved in drama production for about 30 years, said, “The initiative on the part of the producers has gradually become impossible to take. He revealed that the intentions of the Johnny’s office could not be ignored, and at the same time, he pledged to produce the program without any scandal.

While all three companies are simultaneously working to liquidate their relationships with Johnny’s, some stations have yet to come up with a clear response. Among them, TV Asahi has been the talk of the town for its honeymoon. A source in the entertainment industry said, “TV Asahi’s stance is unclear.”

TV Asahi’s stance seems unclear. In particular, President Noriyuki Higashiyama (57) and Shigeru Jojima (52) of “Tokio” serve as main anchors for information programs, and Yoshihiko Inohara (47) stars in the “Special Investigation” 9 series. It is known that they have a very good relationship, as almost every episode of “Music Station” has included an appearance by a Johnny’s celebrity.

However, the day may be approaching when TV Asahi, the “last bastion” for Johnny’s, will part ways with them. A source in the entertainment industry continues.

“Not long after the existence of the “NG list” was reported, “News Station” took up the issue and harshly denounced it. In addition, the popular male group BE:FIRST made their first appearance on “Music Station” with unusually generous treatment. Considering the background that it was rare for a non-Johnny’s male group to appear on the program, this was a message that they would take a firm stance against the use of the group. I suspect that public opinion and sponsors are behind this.”

It is said that the appearance of Johnny’s celebrities will be drastically reviewed in next year’s spring reshuffle. The future of “Johnny’s disappearing from TV” may be just around the corner.