 REX/Afro

 A famous Korean actor suspected of overdosing on drugs has been convicted of one year in prison, having used 4.4 liters of the drug in over a year. His past bizarre behavior has also been questioned. The following is the actor's bitter defense of his drug overdose and his illegal behavior.

Korean Actor Found Guilty of Administering 4.4 Liters of Sedatives During Performance

 Tsuyoshi Nodo

 Comedian Antony appeared in the popular film, "The Groundhogs," and his performance was praised by a "big name" MC. What was it about his performance that "left a mark" on the audience?

Netflix&#8217;s &#8216;Swindlers&#8217; Generating Buzz with Praise from Big-Name MC and Discovery of Antony in &#8216;Urahara&#8217;

 Hiroyuki Komatsu

 Yuuki Iwai is the boss of the comedy duo "Halaichi" and in charge of making up stories. He doesn't read the air, and he doesn't make discoveries. He has published his third collection of essays. How did he come up with his unique point of view?

Haraiichi&#8217;s Yuki Iwai Reflects on Success by Not Conforming to Others

 Yusuke Kondo (first right), Kojiro Yamada (first left, third), Yasuko Sakaguchi

 Aoi Morikawa and Shintaro Morimoto of "SixTONES" were reported to be romantically involved. Morimoto's fans have been increasingly critical of Morikawa, but "Morikawa's boyfriends have all risen in the world. That would make Morimoto too..." and it has become a topic of conversation in the industry. Is this another one of Morikawa's abilities?

Shintaro Morimoto and Aoi Morikawa’s Romance Exposed Amid Criticism and Ex-Boyfriend&#8217;s Success

 Takahiro Kagawa (1st) Ichiro Takatsuka (2nd-3rd)

 The show was held in the midst of a typhoon while the issue of embezzlement of donations remained in the air. The site was in chaos and it was hard to watch. ......

 The significance of the "24-Hour TV" marathon, which had been questioned even before it aired, has come to an end. The charity marathon run by Yasuko was met with criticism from within the industry.... The program itself seems to have been criticized both inside and outside the industry...

‘Yasuko Marathon’ on 24-Hour Television Reveals Large-Scale Charity Programs Are Already Reaching Their Limits

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

 Fujifotos/Afro

 Alain Delon, the world-famous star of "Full of Sunshine" and other films, has passed away. The French actor, who was known as the "double of the century" and took the world by storm, left behind a number of legends ......

Legendary Ladies&#8217; Man Alain Delon Draws 1,000 Women to Haneda Airport Amid Bodyguard Shooting Incident

 Jiji Press

 The "24-Hour TV" ended in a series of unusual circumstances. One of the most conspicuous exceptions was the fact that almost no former Johnny's celebrities appeared on the program. Behind the scenes, there was a big rift between Nippon TV and STARTO. The details are available at .......

STARTO’s Breach of Duty Creates Deep Rift with NTV Over ‘24-Hour Television’

 Yuri Adachi (Fuwachan), Ippei Hara

 Less than a month has passed since the firestorm. At last a key person has opened his mouth. Morimoto, who was traveling with Huwa-chan at the time of the "O-Kiri" event that led to Huwa-chan's outburst, has spoken out about the riot. The TV man said he expects him to play a certain role.

TV Industry Expected Shintaro Morimoto from Tontsukatan to Discipline Fuwachan During Their Trip

 Takahiro Kagawa (Huwa-chan) and Afro (Kano)

 Yasuko completed the charity marathon on NTV's "24 Hours TV". Fuwa-chan, who was forced to suspend her entertainment activities after "shooting her down" on SNS, is being treated as the "mastermind" behind the uproar. ......

A-Masso&#8217;s Kano Misjudged as Mastermind for Targeting Yasuko Before Fuwa-chan

 Kei Kato

 Hiroyuki Sasaki

 Yuriyan Retriever has announced that she will enter the U.S. as an "actor. Some people on social networking sites scoffed at her announcement, saying, "She was ridiculed for appearing on an American talent search show in the past, but she hasn't learned her lesson yet? She was mocked for appearing on an American talent search show in the past. However, the experts are not so sure. What are the reasons?

Yuriyan Retriever&#8217;s U.S. Debut Draws Criticism, But Experts Praise Her Talent

 Takeshi Kinugawa (Shiro Sano) Kyodo News (Beach Boys) Yusuke Kondo (Masato Sakai) Sankei Visual (Sanma & Otake, W. Asano) Jiji News (Haruka Ayase, WATER BOYS)

 Drama watchers had a heated discussion to decide the "best summer drama" by defining "summer dramas" as those that are broadcast during the summer and are worth watching during the summer! We look back at some of the best dramas and announce our editorial picks for the "Top 10 Best Summer Dramas!

Roundtable Discussion on the Top 10 Strongest Summer Dramas

 Ippei Hara

 Yasuko, a comedian, completed the charity marathon of NTV's "24-Hour TV" without being bothered by "criticism" from Fuwa-chan. Veteran comedian Kuniko Yamada sympathized with her. ......

Kuniko Yamada Highlights Issues with Yasuko’s NTV 24-Hour Television Marathon

 24 Hour TV 47" was broadcast on August 31 and September 1, and comedian Yasuko successfully completed the marathon. The donations raised by Yasuko alone exceeded 400 million yen, and it seems as if Yasuko's efforts helped her to get through the marathon, but some people on social networking sites pointed out the problem of "money laundering.

Yasuko&#8217;s Efforts Were the Only Reliance for 24-Hour Television Despite Marathon Fundraising Exceeding 400 Million Yen

 Myung-Woo Kim

 KLPGA, MHN Sports

 Erika Hara, one of the most popular and talented women's golf players in Japan, played her first tournament on the Korean Tour in late August. She charmed her fans with her brilliant play, including her signature driver and highly accurate irons. Here is a report on her performance, along with photos from the tournament.

Erika Hara Shines with Beautiful Play and Smile in Major Tournaments During First Korean Golf Appearance

 In mid-August, Keiko Masuda aka "Kei" of "Pink Lady" was spotted at Shin-Osaka Station! She seemed to have traveled from Tokyo to perform at Billboard Live Osaka the next day. What did people who noticed her say?

Keiko Masuda of Pink Lady Spotted at Shin-Osaka Station Exuding Happy Atmosphere and Star Aura

 Takayuki Ogawauchi, Takahiro Kagawa

 It has been about a year since Sota Hanamura of "Da-ice," who also won the Japan Record Award, was reported to be in a relationship. This magazine witnessed Hanamura and his partner, a single mother named Ako, together.

Da-iCE&#8217;s Sota Hanamura Shares Lovey-Dovey Photos at New Home About a Year After Relationship Reveal

 Keisuke Nishi

 Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi is a "charismatic artist" who has many fans in the entertainment industry. He started a nationwide tour in June, but ticket sales have been unexpectedly low. ......

National Tour of Charismatic Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi Faces Serious Situation with Available Seats

 Yusuke Kondo (2nd and 4th), Ippei Hara (3rd)

 The three members of Number_i, who appeared in NHK's music special program on August 22 that brought together artists from around the world, are already being tipped as candidates for the year-end Kohaku (red and white) festivities. The background of this is said to be greatly influenced by the "problem of the old house. ......

Number_i Rumored to Return to Kohaku Uta Gassen Just Two Years After Last Appearance

 Nanako

 Yoshito Murata (1st photo), Yusuke Kondo (2nd to 5th photos)

 On August 21, Ren Meguro suddenly announced that he was suspending his activities due to "poor health," causing worry among his fans nationwide. However, according to the people who actually came in contact with his personality on site, what happened "happened as it was supposed to happen"...

Sources Suggest Meguro Ren&#8217;s Illness Stems from Overly Conscientious Personality

 Ukon Shima (Broadcaster, Video Producer)

 Kotaro Okada

 NHK's historical drama "Hikaru Kimi e" has reached its climax in September. Murasaki Shikibu, a.k.a. "Mahiro," played by the heroine Yuriko Yoshitaka, wrote "The Tale of Genji" and commissioned it from her lover, Fujiwara no Michinaga, who was ......

NHK Taiga Drama Screenwriter Shizuka Oishi Addresses Imperial Scandal Allegations

 Yusuke Kondo (Shintaro Morimoto), Yuri Adachi (Jesse)

 Fans of STARTO Inc. are on the verge of exploding with dissatisfaction over the reported infatuation of Shintaro Morimoto, a member of SixTONES. The complaints came from TV people who said, "The onsite manager is not trying to create a relationship. What are the details?

Fans&#8217; Frustration Grows Over STARTO Co. Management Issues with Nostalgia for Johnny&#8217;s Days

 It is difficult to obtain any of the magazines that have featured him on their covers!　The reason why he has been loved for so many years

 He is dressed relaxedly in a loose-fitting T-shirt, denim shorts, and flip-flops, but under his black cap, he has a look in his eyes that seems to draw in the viewer. We caught the latest close-up of Hiroshi Inaba (59) of B'z!

Koshi Inaba of B’z Exudes Unmatched Charisma in Casual T-Shirt and Flip-Flops

 Akinori Nakagawa

 Takehiko Kohiyama

 Yosuke Kubozuka, who made his acting debut in 1995, will celebrate his 30th anniversary next year. He has always been in the center of the news, including his fall from his apartment in 2004 and his declaration that he would never appear in a commercial TV drama.

Self-Proclaimed Gut Specialist Yosuke Kubozuka&#8217;s Unexpected 1.5 Meal Routine Started During COVID-19 Pandemic

 Takahiro Kagawa (Ano) and Yoshito Murata (Aragaki)

 Rina Ikoma and Shogo Suzuki have been in the news for their alleged relationship. The method they used to deny the allegations was a live broadcast in which they appeared in person. This method was also used by Minamoto Hoshino & Yui Aragaki, and SHIMOFURI MYOJO's Kohin. ......
The "live" broadcast was a great way to deny their claims.

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Korean Actor Found Guilty of Administering 4.4 Liters of Sedatives During Performance

Netflix’s ‘Swindlers’ Generating Buzz with Praise from Big-Name MC and Discovery of Antony in ‘Urahara’

Haraiichi’s Yuki Iwai Reflects on Success by Not Conforming to Others

Shintaro Morimoto and Aoi Morikawa’s Romance Exposed Amid Criticism and Ex-Boyfriend’s Success

‘Yasuko Marathon’ on 24-Hour Television Reveals Large-Scale Charity Programs Are Already Reaching Their Limits

Legendary Ladies’ Man Alain Delon Draws 1,000 Women to Haneda Airport Amid Bodyguard Shooting Incident

STARTO’s Breach of Duty Creates Deep Rift with NTV Over ‘24-Hour Television’

TV Industry Expected Shintaro Morimoto from Tontsukatan to Discipline Fuwachan During Their Trip

A-Masso’s Kano Misjudged as Mastermind for Targeting Yasuko Before Fuwa-chan

Yuriyan Retriever’s U.S. Debut Draws Criticism, But Experts Praise Her Talent

Roundtable Discussion on the Top 10 Strongest Summer Dramas

Kuniko Yamada Highlights Issues with Yasuko’s NTV 24-Hour Television Marathon

Yasuko’s Efforts Were the Only Reliance for 24-Hour Television Despite Marathon Fundraising Exceeding 400 Million Yen

Erika Hara Shines with Beautiful Play and Smile in Major Tournaments During First Korean Golf Appearance

Keiko Masuda of Pink Lady Spotted at Shin-Osaka Station Exuding Happy Atmosphere and Star Aura

Da-iCE’s Sota Hanamura Shares Lovey-Dovey Photos at New Home About a Year After Relationship Reveal

National Tour of Charismatic Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi Faces Serious Situation with Available Seats

Number_i Rumored to Return to Kohaku Uta Gassen Just Two Years After Last Appearance

Sources Suggest Meguro Ren’s Illness Stems from Overly Conscientious Personality

NHK Taiga Drama Screenwriter Shizuka Oishi Addresses Imperial Scandal Allegations

Fans’ Frustration Grows Over STARTO Co. Management Issues with Nostalgia for Johnny’s Days

Koshi Inaba of B’z Exudes Unmatched Charisma in Casual T-Shirt and Flip-Flops

Self-Proclaimed Gut Specialist Yosuke Kubozuka’s Unexpected 1.5 Meal Routine Started During COVID-19 Pandemic

Real Person Appearance Sets New Standard for Fire Fighting