Embezzlement of Donations Due to Johnny’s Favors and Abolition of Main Personality Signals Possible End of ’24-Hour TV’

On August 31 and September 1, ’24-Hour TV 47′ will be broadcast on the NTV network, with a series of announcements regarding the participating talents and artists.

The first wave of performers for the “Song for Noto! 24-Hour TV Charity Live” was announced on ‘ZIP!’ (NTV), featuring popular artists such as Takahiko Iwata (EXILE, 3rd Generation J SOUL BROTHERS), GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE, Nogizaka46, Hinatazaka46, 3rd Generation J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE, and SUPER EXPRESS.

However, despite being for the reconstruction of Noto, the venue will be the “Pia Arena MM” in Kanagawa Prefecture. The ticket price is said to be 11,000 yen.

“There are voices saying that it won’t be effective unless we go to the disaster-stricken area in Noto and perform in front of the victims, but calling everyone to Hokuriku, setting up the venue, and securing hotels and transportation would incur enormous costs.

This charity live will donate the amount remaining after deducting expenses, so it would be meaningless if it results in a deficit. We won’t be able to make any donations unless a large number of people in the metropolitan area buy tickets and attend.” (NTV insider)

On the other hand, ’24-Hour TV’ has traditionally included a main personality role in addition to the general host, but this year it has been abolished. Under the banner “24-Hour TV Connected by 24 People,” various talents will take on the role of personalities.

As of July 24, the announced participants include Masaki Aiba, Sunshine Ikezaki, Takahiko Iwata (EXILE, 3rd Generation J SOUL BROTHERS), Yumiko Udo, members of ‘Shōten,’ Kazushige Nagashima, Hiromi, Ken Matsudaira, and Yasuko. The remaining participants will be announced as they are confirmed.