Some say, “It’s fine as it is…” Some feel “uncomfortable” with the “SMAP reunion” mood that is spreading in the entertainment industry.

SMAP reunion.

Such words have been reported in various media in recent days. The strongest headline was in the February 15 issue of “Josei Seven” (Women’s Seven)

Takuya Kimura ready, Masahiro Nakai’s decision: SMAP restart is ‘99% certain'”.

The magazine reported, “Kimura Takuya ready, Nakai Masahiro’s decision.

According to the magazine, the momentum for a SMAP reunion is expected to increase in April, when the former Johnny’s office will completely transfer its talent agency and management operations to “STARTO ENTERTAINMENT,” led by new president Jun Fukuda.

In addition to new president Fukuda’s enthusiasm for the reunion, Takuya Kimura, a core member of the group, will sign an agent contract with STARTO ENTERTAINMENT by the end of March, which will remove the “constraints” on his activities. The magazine also mentions Fuji Television Network and TV Asahi, and reports that executives at both stations are already lobbying for the revival of SMAP. The question now is how the members will react to the reunion offer, but the magazine reports that they have responded favorably, especially Nakai.

Not only in “Josei Seven,” but also in “Josei Jishin” and “Shukan Bunshun,” in connection with the death of the famous producer of “SMAP x SMAP” (Fuji TV). Such a mood seems to be growing in the entire entertainment industry. ……” (Women’s magazine reporter)

The “number one” idol group of the Heisei era is none other than SMAP. The group broke up suddenly in 2004, but the process of their breakup can be viewed as an “accident.