Insights on Resigned Group and Drug Scandal of Famous Actor X in 2024 First Half Anonymous Entertainment Roundtable
TV people, sports newspaper desks, and reporters talk about the inside story of the rush to independence!
The entertainment industry of 2024 began with the shocking news of Matsumoto Hitoshi (60) of “Downtown,” who has continued to reign at the top of the comedy world, announcing a hiatus. Recently, with a series of big news events, entertainment media have been extremely busy.
A roundtable discussion was held with key station director Mr. A, sports newspaper entertainment desk Mr. B, and veteran entertainment reporter Mr. C. They discussed the behind-the-scenes stories of the tumultuous first half of the year in the entertainment world and what lies ahead.
Following the first part, “Mid-Year 2024 Anonymous Entertainment Roundtable Reveals Matsumoto Hitoshi’s Insights and Behind-the-Scenes Stories of Marriages and Independence Rush,” here is the continuation.
“Winning Groups” of the Resignation Rush
Mr. C: “The first half of 2024 has also been a year of resignation rush.”
Mr. A: “Talent from major agencies like Tabe Mikako (35) from ‘Hirata International,’ Sasaki Kuranosuke (56) from ‘K-Fact,’ and Yamamoto Maika (26) from ‘Incente’ have been announcing their independence one after another.”
Mr. B: “The reasons for resignations vary, but the most common issue seems to be financial disputes. With television production costs decreasing, salaries have dropped, leading to more conflicts over agency shares. Additionally, traditional talent agencies like ‘A-Team’ going bankrupt has made the notion of ‘being with an agency means security’ less certain. It’s not surprising that more talents are considering going solo and taking their chances.”
Mr. A: “Nevertheless, resignations come with high risks. If the transition or independence doesn’t go well, one can quickly find themselves in a difficult situation.”
