 Masahiro Nakai, who reigned at the top of the TV world for more than 30 years, has retired from show business...A look back at the "real face" of the superstar and a part of his illustrious history that only FRIDAY could capture.

FRIDAY only photographed the &#8220;real face&#8221; of Masahiro Nakai, the man who made the &#8220;SMAP&#8221; reunion disappear.

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 Yuri Adachi (1st), Keitaro Nakagawa (2nd-4th)

 Ryo Yoshizawa has had to face the disappointment of being dropped from commercials and having the release of his movie postponed due to a "drunken incident. However, there is a strong actor who showed amazing recovery power even though he was obviously hungover. ......

Taiga Actor’s Stunning Comeback from Swelling

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 The Netflix drama "Asura no Gotoku" has been well received. She is still the "cute Suzu-chan" in commercials, but as an actress, she has become an actor who is not afraid to get her hands wet...

Suzu Hirose&#8217;s Evolution: From Adorable &#8220;Suzu-chan&#8221; to Versatile Actress

 Ippei Hara

 Fuji TV has been devastated by Masahiro Nakai's trouble with women, with nearly 80 sponsors suspending their commercials. In response to this situation, big-name celebrities are ......

Akashiya Sanma Leads Save Fuji Movement

 Takero Yui

 Snow Man's Koji Mukai and golf talent Namiki are reported to be in love. In response to this, the "member color orange marries early theory" is now a hot topic among STARTO ENTERTAINMENT fans.

Koji Mukai&#8217;s Dating Rumors Shake Orange Fans

 Masaki Sone

 Koichiro Umeki

 Ai Shinozaki made her return to gravure in the fall of 2009 after a four-year absence, and released a photo book titled "IDEA," which she says was "the best thing I could have done" in the past. We interviewed the legend, who is going strong, about everything from behind the scenes of her return to gravure to her personal life.

 In the fall of 2009, "gravure legend" Ai Shinozaki made her return to gravure after a four-year absence. In 2010, she released a photo book, "IDEA," and talks about how she was feeling at the time. The legend who is riding high reveals the story behind her return and her personal life.

Ai Shinozaki Shares: “I Sometimes Visit a Ramen Shop Alone Late at Night on a Whim”

 On January 3, WEST's Terufumi Kiriyama announced his marriage to Maiko Kano, a former member of the Japanese women's volleyball team. Kiriyama's likability has decreased due to the "smelling post" fiasco, but on the other hand, there are STARTO idols whose likability has increased after their marriage. ......

Which STARTO Idol Gained Popularity After Marriage?

 Just after 16:00 on a weekday in mid-January, a couple appeared at the exit of Toba Aquarium. To their surprise, the man was actor Ryo Katsuji. Katsuji has been divorced from Atsuko Maeda, a former member of AKB48, for less than three years, but his date at the aquarium was...?

Ryo Katsuji Seen on Date with 11-Year-Younger Actress at Toba Aquarium Four Years After Divorce

 Mr. A, a Fuji programming executive, is the key person in Masahiro Nakai's "trouble with women" that is being reported daily. Like Nakai, he too has had serious problems with women! The contents of Mr. A's "affair troubles" can be found at .......

Exclusive: Fuji Executive A Hires Nakai&#8217;s Lawyer Over Affair

 Takero Unity

 Fuji Television's "re-do" press conference, Mr. A, a senior Fuji programming executive, repeatedly spoke of his "innocence. Was he really not involved? This magazine exclusively interviewed Mr. A directly! Mr. A, who ignored our initial request to speak with him but agreed to be brief, reveals his story.

Fuji&#8217;s A Addresses Nakai Issue Denies Knowledge of Organization

 Norifumi Arakida (FRIDAY Digital Entertainment Desk)

 Fuji Television's press conference, which lasted until after 2 a.m., has yet to restore trust in the company, leaving many people feeling "bewildered. However, Masahiro Nakai, who was involved in the incident, has left the entertainment world "without saying a word. ......

Why Masahiro Nakai Must Hold a Press Conference After Fuji&#8217;s 10-Hour Event and Bunshun Correction

 Aika Kanda

 Me, Pink, and Sometimes New York

 Last year, Aika Kanda spent New Year's Eve in the Netherlands. This time, she decided to go to "Amsterdam" in response to her mother's request, who accompanies her every year. Arriving at the train station, she was mesmerized by the fantastic sight...

Aika Kanda’s Stimulating New Year in the Netherlands

 Yasuhisa Kikuchi

 Dai Matsumoto

 Training is ongoing! On February 14, she released two photo books at the same time, one in the Goto Islands (Nagasaki Prefecture) and the other in Taiwan! From cute swimsuits to sexy lingerie, ......″ Nemaru's charm is exclusively revealed!

 On February 14, Ondo Shida will release two photo books at the same time, one on the Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture and the other in Taiwan. In addition to gravure, she is actively challenging herself with acting and training. We asked Ms. Shida about her busy schedule and her thoughts on her work.

Nene Shida: I Focused on Staying Healthy Not Too Skinny

 Jiji Press (Azumi, Kamishige) Yuri Adachi (Mizuto, Masu) Tetsuko Takemoto (Aoi, Takahashi) Kazuhiko Nakamura (Mori) Kojiro Yamada (Kuniyama) Hiroyuki Komatsu (Ugaki, Washimi) Ryoichi Hanai (Udo) Shu Nishihara (Ogawa) Keisuke Nishi (Nagashima) Yasuhiro Chikada (Tanaka)

 While the golden age of Fuji's female announcers has come to an end, freelance announcers are facing a red ocean situation.

 Announcers are the star attraction at TV stations, boasting a name recognition that rivals that of celebrities, and their income increases dramatically when they go freelance. What is the current situation of popular announcers, and whether "the runner who escapes wins" or "the lucky one who stays behind"?

Anchors Kuniyama Hasen and Ueshige Satoshi Struggles and Clear Contrast

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 On January 28, economic analyst Takuro Morinaga passed away at the age of 67. He was interviewed four times in FRIDAY. We would like to reintroduce him as a "collector" and a "nationalist" who cared about the country.

Tribute to Takuro Morinaga: A Life of Passion to the Very End

 Ryo Sakamoto (former head of the Culture and Society Department of Tokyo Sports Newspaper)

 Fuji TV's "redo" press conference lasted 10 hours. Fuji TV President Minato did not report Masahiro Nakai's trouble to the Compliance Office, and regular programs were left untouched. The "cover-up" is not surprising. ......

Fuji TV Criticized for Handling of Nakai Issue and Alleged Cover-Up

 Kazuhiko Nakamura (Nakai), Afro (Ikushima)

 The entertainment industry is shaken by the Nakai-Fuji TV issue. On January 27, when the press conference was held, freelance announcer Hiroshi Ikushima admitted to sexual harassment and power harassment and was suspended indefinitely. As the TV stations proceeded with their internal investigations, ......

Showbiz on Edge After Sexual Harassment and Hotel Incident Expose

 Yasuko Funamoto

 Mino Monta was rushed to the emergency room. The cause was announced as "he choked on a large piece of meat at a yakiniku restaurant," but doctors are concerned about the progression of Parkinson's disease.

Doctors Concerned About Parkinson’s After Mino Monta&#8217;s Choking Incident

 Kyodo Images (Yokota) Jiji Press (Nakanishi) Kazuhiko Nakamura (Ito)

 Last year's much-talked-about drama series, "Inappropriate Enough! last year, she quickly rose to fame and made her breakthrough as an actress. Who will follow in her footsteps and who will be the next generation of stars to watch in 2025?

2025&#8217;s Breakout Actresses Including the One Who Surpassed Sairi Ito

 Kojiro Yamada (1st to 6th photos)

 On a shopping street in Shibuya Ward, Nozomi Sasaki exudes beauty and an overwhelming aura that can be recognized even through her mask. She attracts the attention of passersby, and few people notice the men walking at a distance from her. Following Sasaki is her husband, Ken Watanabe.

Nozomi Sasaki &#038; Ken Watabe’s Wife-First New Year&#8217;s Party

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 The Super Eccentric Theater (SET) celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2012. Yuji Miyake (73), the leader of SET, and Hisahiro Ogura (70), a member of SET's founding troupe and a close ally of Miyake's, revealed some of the hidden episodes of their hardships and joys.

Yuji Miyake × Hisashiro Ogura: 47 Years of Partnership and the Untold Story Behind Their Strongest Duo

 Fuji Television's "redo" press conference on January 27th. The 10-hour press conference, which lasted until 2:00 a.m., was a chaotic affair with "lazy" and "dodging" Fuji TV executives and reporters yelling at each other. ......

Masahiro Nakai&#8217;s Defense Fails to Convince Amid Human Rights Violations Concerns

 Actress Mochiyui Honda, who came into the limelight as a "child prodigy" for her role as Kiiki in the hit TV drama "Mita, the Housekeeper," made her debut in the entertainment world at the age of 3, and has continued her "two-faced" career as an actress and figure skater. What is the secret of balancing both?

Miyu Honda Celebrates 17 Years in Entertainment and Balances Acting with Figure Skating

 It's Kuniko Yamada walking the streets of Roppongi in a flamboyant fashion. However, this was shot on location in the city. Speaking of Yamada, she was not selected as a judge for the "M-1 Grand Prix" last year, but she is eager to participate this year as a comedian...

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FRIDAY only photographed the “real face” of Masahiro Nakai, the man who made the “SMAP” reunion disappear.

Taiga Actor’s Stunning Comeback from Swelling

Suzu Hirose’s Evolution: From Adorable “Suzu-chan” to Versatile Actress

Akashiya Sanma Leads Save Fuji Movement

Koji Mukai’s Dating Rumors Shake Orange Fans

Ai Shinozaki Shares: “I Sometimes Visit a Ramen Shop Alone Late at Night on a Whim”

Which STARTO Idol Gained Popularity After Marriage?

Ryo Katsuji Seen on Date with 11-Year-Younger Actress at Toba Aquarium Four Years After Divorce

Exclusive: Fuji Executive A Hires Nakai’s Lawyer Over Affair

Fuji’s A Addresses Nakai Issue Denies Knowledge of Organization

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

Aika Kanda’s Stimulating New Year in the Netherlands

Nene Shida: I Focused on Staying Healthy Not Too Skinny

Anchors Kuniyama Hasen and Ueshige Satoshi Struggles and Clear Contrast

Tribute to Takuro Morinaga: A Life of Passion to the Very End

Fuji TV Criticized for Handling of Nakai Issue and Alleged Cover-Up

Showbiz on Edge After Sexual Harassment and Hotel Incident Expose

Doctors Concerned About Parkinson’s After Mino Monta’s Choking Incident

2025’s Breakout Actresses Including the One Who Surpassed Sairi Ito

Nozomi Sasaki & Ken Watabe’s Wife-First New Year’s Party

Yuji Miyake × Hisashiro Ogura: 47 Years of Partnership and the Untold Story Behind Their Strongest Duo

Masahiro Nakai’s Defense Fails to Convince Amid Human Rights Violations Concerns

Miyu Honda Celebrates 17 Years in Entertainment and Balances Acting with Figure Skating

Yamada Kuniko Eyeing M-1 Turns Heads in Roppongi with Bold Fashion