Why Masahiro Nakai Must Hold a Press Conference After Fuji’s 10-Hour Event and Bunshun Correction

Suspicion of protecting national star Masahiro Nakai

On January 27, the redo press conference by Fuji Television lasted more than 10 hours. Although there were issues like privacy concerns, overall, the impression was that the executives, including then-President Koichi Minato (72), were evasive until the very end.

However, what was significant was the revelation of how Fuji Television responded after trouble arose between Masahiro Nakai (52) and a woman.

President Minato admitted that he did not inform the Compliance Promotion Office and handled the situation with a limited number of people. Furthermore, Nakai was not questioned until December of the previous year, when Woman Seven and Weekly Bunshun reported it.

His flagship program, Dareka to Nakai, continued as if nothing had happened, and he was also featured in two special programs. In response to this, President Minato explained that the priority was given to the woman’s physical and mental well-being, but suspicions grew that Fuji Television prioritized protecting Nakai, the national star, rather than the victimized woman.

“Because the woman’s physical and mental well-being was the top priority.”

He explained that it was because the woman’s physical and mental well-being was the top priority, but doubts grew stronger that Fuji Television prioritized protecting the national star, Nakai, instead of the victim.

However, Nakai, one of the involved parties, announced his retirement on January 23.

“I will be able to continue my entertainment activities without any hindrance in the future.”

He announced his sudden retirement just two weeks after declaring, “I will be able to continue my entertainment activities without any hindrance in the future.”

Regarding his retirement, Nakai commented on the trouble.

“I will continue to sincerely face various issues and investigations, and respond with sincerity. All responsibility lies with me personally.”

He commented, but since the trouble was reported in December of last year, he has not spoken for himself and has disappeared from the public stage.

What I felt after attending the Fuji TV press conference was that it has become increasingly necessary for Mr. Nakai to explain the situation himself.

It’s not just about retirement.

“A case with the potential for human rights violations.”

If it was a scandal that President Minato felt could involve human rights violations, then it would be appropriate for Nakai to apologize or clarify before leaving the entertainment industry. Especially since he had been supported by many people since the SMAP days, this would be even more necessary.