Top 10 Most Read “Entertainment News” of ’25 Announced Mr. Masahiro Nakai, Mei Nagano, Taichi Kokubun, Mrs….

Masahiro Nakai has not been seen in the public eye

New Year’s Day is just around the corner, and looking back, a lot of entertainment news has been making the rounds.

In particular, many of the stars and big names who have established themselves in the entertainment industry seem to have fallen off the radar with ease due to a single scandal or accusation.

FRIDAY Digital, which has been delivering news on a daily basis, has compiled a ranking of the most-read entertainment articles for the first and second half of the year.

First half
No. 10 “FRIDAY’s True Face: The 30-year history of the man who made the SMAP reunion disappear (February 1)

The issue of Masahiro Nakai’s sexual assault of a female announcer caused an uproar when it was reported in December 2012. The report drew attention to Nakai’s true face, including his private life.

No. 9 A “new allegation” was made against Mei Nagano, who is suspected of having an affair… “Smelling” a handsome actor (May 2).

Mei Nagano (26) was reportedly having an affair with Kei Tanaka (41). She has been the topic of much discussion on social networking sites, as her “smelling” posts with another actor in the past were also unearthed.

No. 8 The Real Reason Why Wide Shows Across the Board Are Not Covering Mei Nagano and Kei Tanaka’s “Alleged Infidelity” (April 27)

Mei Nagano’s affair was widely talked about in magazines, sports papers, and online media. However, when we went behind the scenes to find out why only the TV stations were keeping quiet for a while, we found out the unique circumstances of the industry.

No. 7 [Original] “Everything I have sent out is the truth,” “Marie,” who has been in the spotlight again due to the Nakai issue, told this magazine about her current thoughts (February 5).

Marie (38), who had complained of “sexual abuse” in the entertainment industry in the past. When we asked to interview her again after the Nakai issue was expressed, she gave us a polite answer. There was.

“At first glance, it may seem like something that is happening that has nothing to do with me. But everything is connected.

She said, “It’s all connected,” bringing to light once again the darkness of sexual assault that is prevalent in the entertainment industry.

No. 6 “Daring kiss on a station platform…” Kei Nishikori, who was reportedly having an affair, showed Ai Fukuhara and Akito Mizuki on a “passionate date” (June 19).

Kei Nishikori, 35, a world-famous tennis player, was reportedly having an affair with a model he co-starred with in a commercial. In the past, his “unexpected” private dates with former Japanese national table tennis player Ai Fukuhara (37) and his wife Ako Mizuki (34) have been the talk of the town.

No. 5 Kyoko Sasaki highlights the “deep-rooted disease of Fuji Television”… A current station employee points out the “absolute power” of the “donor” executives (January 21).

The Nakai issue sent shockwaves throughout Fuji Television. About 80 companies suspended commercials, a situation that threatened to shake the very management of Fuji Television.

No. 4 Hiroshi Ikushima: The “moment” and “slapstick drama” of his sudden visit to the studio by a senior executive, who told him not to touch his smartphone (Feb. 10).

Hiroshi Ikushima, 75, a freelance announcer, was immediately dropped from two regular radio programs for compliant violation. He was suddenly announced at the end of a live broadcast that he had been dropped. The following is a report on the tense situation.

No. 3 “Scoop! Ryo Katsuji, 4 years after his sudden divorce from Atsuko Maeda… “A handsome date at Toba Aquarium with a popular actress 11 years younger than him” (January 31).

Ryo Katsuji (39) was reportedly on an aquarium date with actress Kitakana (28). Many people seemed to have a favorable impression of their imposing relationship.

No. 2 “Her husband’s company was having financial difficulties,” said Ruriko Kojima, whose husband died suddenly, and whose “happy home” was being overshadowed (February 4).

Ruriko Kojima (32), who had given birth to her first child in 2012, was suddenly separated from her husband. In October, she announced the resumption of her show business activities, and on the December 19 broadcast of “Zenryoku! Dairiki Times” (Fuji TV) on December 19.

No. 1 Masahiro Nakai is “shutting himself away” at home,…… driving Fuji Television to the brink of ruin and “banishment from the entertainment industry” (January 23).

Nakai and Fuji TV were the most read and most watched in the first half of ‛25. Nakai’s move drew a lot of attention, as he announced his retirement a few hours after the publication of this article. He has not been seen in the public eye, and we cannot take our eyes off of him to see what he will do in ‛26.

The “Entertainment Reporter Channel” on FRIDAY Digital (YouTube) has also released its ranking for the second half of the year. Also, current entertainment journalists provide detailed explanations of the “Top 10 Most-Read Entertainment News in 2025.