Johnny’s is Japan’s Treasure,” said Jun Fukuda, the new president of the former Johnny’s, and the internet was flooded with criticism that the company is “not troubled by the lack of it.

The “declaration of commitment” of Mr. Jun Fukuda, who has been appointed president of “Starto Entertainment,” a new company independent from the former Johnny’s (SMILE-UP.), has been immediately questioned by some.
On December 8, Fukuda reported his appointment as president in a video for his fan club.
He said, “When Mr. Inohara (Yoshihiko) asked me if I would be interested in being president, I did not immediately say, ‘Yes, I would be happy to do it. I was a little conflicted.
I was a little conflicted,” he said.
As for the sexual assault of the late Janie Kitagawa
“It is unforgivable.
On the other hand, he condemned the sexual assault of the late Janie Kitagawa.
I don’t think we should lose the wonderful songs, dances, and content that the office has. I wanted to stop that, and I felt it was a shame, so I decided that if there was anything I could do, I would do it.
He said.
On the following day, the 9th, he responded to interviews for television, newspapers, and news agencies. When asked about the issue of compensation for sexual assault victims, he replied
This company was created based on the request from society and the business community that it must be separated from SMILE-UP. (SMILE-UP), and my role is to concentrate on creating a strong, well-organized company that will further develop the entertainment business.
He emphasized that his position is separate from the compensation issue.