 Ichiro Takatsuka

 Kazuya Kamenashi and Minami Tanaka announced their surprise marriage this past June. FRIDAY Digital managed to capture the first-ever two-shot of this high-profile couple, whose private lives have been shrouded in mystery――.

[Exclusive] No Disguises, Just Openly&#8230; Kazuya Kamenashi &#038; Minami Tanaka: First &#8220;Lovey-Dovey Couple Shot&#8221; Caught on Camera

 Kazuhiko Nakamura

 "Snow Man" released their new album, "AMENITY," on October 7. With sales surpassing half a million copies on the first day alone, the group has once again demonstrated their immense popularity.

Even Without Ren Meguro&#8230; The Thoughts Behind &#8220;Snow Man&#8221; Members&#8217; New Album, Which Is Selling Like Hotcakes

 Shinji Hasuo

 Shuto Inomata of “timelesz,” whose exclusive contract with STARTO ENTERTAINMENT was terminated. Amid growing concern among fans, it appears another Kansai Junior talent had also quietly left the agency…

Behind the Scenes of Shuto Inomata’s Contract Termination&#8230; The Real Name of That Talent Who “Quietly Left” STARTO

 Shuto Inomata (25), who joined “timelesz” last February, has been arrested on suspicion of assault for hitting a female acquaintance and causing her injuries. The reason for the widespread shock among fans is that Inomata had a well-established reputation for meticulous risk management.

“Who Knew He’d Be the First to Slip Up?” Shuto Inomata’s Sudden Arrest Shatters His Impeccable Image

 Ippei Hara

 Takuya Kimura’s (53) concert tour, “TAKUYA KIMURA Live Tour 2026 Checkpoint,” kicked off on September 5. His performance there has delighted longtime fans.

Even After SMAP Disbanded, Takuya Kimura Kept Singing—A Powerful Display of His Enduring Love for the Group

 Kojiro Yamada

 It has been revealed that Ryusei Fujii (33) and Nozomu Kotaki (30) of the seven-member group “WEST.” are leaving the group, sending fans into an uproar.

“Was Shigeoka the Trigger?” Behind WEST.’s Shock Departures and Fujii &#038; Kotaki’s Career Plans

 Sota Shima

 Ren Nagase of “King & Prince” is scheduled to hold his first-ever fan meetings in five cities across Japan from September 8 to October 23. Some fans are on edge about his ticketing policy.

&#8220;Could They Be Getting Married&#8230;?&#8221; Fans Are on Edge Over &#8216;King &#038; Prince&#8217; Ren Nagase&#8217;s Money-Making Tactics

 STARTO’s junior sub-unit “KEY TO LIT” is set to make its long-awaited CD debut this winter. While drawing attention from fans and the industry alike, certain controversial remarks from the past have emerged as a cause for concern.

KEY TO LIT Under the Spotlight: The &#8220;Destroy Japan&#8221; Remark and a Controversial Past

 Yusuke Kondo

 Daiki Shigeoka and Takahiro Hamada of “WEST.” announced their marriages on the August 9 episode of “W.” With four out of the seven members now married—an unprecedented situation—a wide range of opinions are circulating among fans.

WEST.’s Double Marriage News Has Fans Talking—And Digging Up Their Controversial Past Hints

 In July, “DOMOTO” (formerly “KinKi Kids”) held a dome tour in Tokyo and Osaka. While the performances featured a collaboration with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, it appears there were complex circumstances behind the scenes.

Contract Over, Songs at Risk? DOMOTO Faces a Major Music Rights Battle After Leaving STARTO

 Afro (Sato), Kumatarō Arai (Hashimoto)

 The harassment allegations between Jiro Sato and Ai Hashimoto remain unresolved. The controversy has now spread to an unexpected place.

Jiro Sato and Ai Hashimoto Controversy Takes an Unexpected Turn: Travis Japan’s Kaito Nakamura Caught in the Fallout

 It’s been a year and a half since “timelesz project -AUDITION-” ended. While the former trainees who narrowly missed making the cut continue their individual activities, their fortunes are now beginning to diverge.

From Dream Debut to Harsh Reality: The Unexpected Turns in the Lives of Timelesz Project Candidates

 It’s making headlines that Snow Man’s Teru Iwamoto choreographed the new song “UNItVERSE” for the five-member male vocal group The Gospellers. It seems Iwamoto’s sense of style—which has even earned praise from professional dancers—really shone through.

The Creative Genius of Snow Man&#8217;s Hikaru Iwamoto Is Winning Widespread Praise

 Sota Shima (1st to 3rd photos)

 Keisuke Nishi (4th to 5th photos)

 Ginza (Chuo Ward) in Tokyo is bustling with inbound customers. One spring afternoon, a man with a black paper bag in his hand emerged from a high-end fashion brand store in one of the corners. He is Takahisa Masuda of NEWS.

NEWS’ Takahisa Masuda Spotted Shopping at Luxury Brand Store in Ginza

 Takayuki Ogawauchi (1st, 4th-5th) Takahiro Kagawa (2nd-3rd)

 The play "Shindo 3" was performed at a theater in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo from August 21 to September 7. One of the performers, Ryuhei Maruyama of "SUPER EIGHT", was on stage every day, while he repeatedly drank heavily in Shimokitazawa at night. .....

SUPER EIGHT’s Ryuhei Maruyama Spotted Drinking the Night Away at a Shimokitazawa Bar After His Stage Performance!

 Takero Shunyu (1st) Sota Shima (3rd, 6th, 8th) Shoichiro Tsuboi (4th) Yasuko Funamoto (5th) Toshikatsu Tanaka (2nd) Yuya Kawasaki (9th) Masaaki Saito (10th) Keisuke Nishi (13th) Shuichi Masuda (11th) Shinji Hasuo (12th)

 Love, leaving, leaving the group, arrest, tattoos, and getting down on one's knees. ...... The "unorthodox group" of the old Johnny's's finally comes to an end.

 KAT-TUN" will end its more than 20-year history on March 31. The group's history of infatuation, defection, leaving the group, arrest, tattoos, and getting down on their knees......FRIDAY takes a look back at the true face of this "unorthodox group" with treasured photos taken exclusively by FRIDAY.

KAT-TUN Disbands! Unveiling Rare Photos of the Six Who Lived on the Edge

 Hirotsuru Fujiyama

 Yoshito Murata

 Ren Meguro of "Snow Man" has been a hit in a succession of dramas and movies in which he has starred. It seems that the reason for the endless offers is not only his ability but also his humanity. ......

Staff Praise for Meguro Ren&#8217;s Excellent Customer Service Leads to Overwhelming Offers

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 There has been a series of illegal resale of tickets to concerts of former Johnny's group. In such a situation, an arrest was finally made. The following is a detailed report on the incident that took place at the concert venue of the popular group "WEST.

Fake IDs &#038; Ticket Scalping The Dark Side of Former Johnny’s Concerts

 Recently, a recent report on the recent appearance of Satoshi Ohno, Arashi, has been making the news that he may have a tattoo. However, there are many lesser-known Japanese celebrities who have tattoos. Here are some of them.

Satoshi Ohno Stuns with Transformation and Tattoo Revelation

 Kazuhiko NAKAMURA

 Serials: The Staff Saw It All! Weekly Inside story of Television

 NHK announced that it will resume the use of talents from the former Johnny's office in its programs. The late Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault scandal brought to light, resulting in a string of cancellations of programs and commercials by the agency's talent, but the subsequent compensation and measures taken to prevent a recurrence of the scandal are being evaluated.

Comeback and Re-Evaluation of Former Johnny&#8217;s Talent

 Toshihiko Tabuchi

 The honeymoon relationship between TV stations and entertainment agencies ...... is "unbreakable under any circumstances. I think everyone has come to realize that with the recent lifting of NHK's ban on the former Johnny's. That is also the reason for the poor performance of the morning drama "Omusubi".

Former TV Tokyo Producer Discusses Growing Trend in TV Stations on N-Spec Following Interference Call After Broadcast

 Shu NISHIHARA

 Takuya Kimura has often come under fire for his comments on social networking sites. This time, his comments at his own solo concert have been flamed again as a result of the buzz on social networking sites. This magazine article explains how it happened.

Takuya Kimura Faces Backlash Over Solo Concert Remarks on Abuse Victims

 Aida Pudding

 Along with core viewership ratings, TV stations have recently been focusing on the delivery of missed programs, and TVer has been experiencing what could be called "special demand," with ad sales up 150% from the previous year. However, not all of the industry is prospering.

Advertising Revenue Soars 150% Production Companies Face an Existential Crisis Amid the TVer Boom

 The October 20 broadcast of the "NHK Special" on the late Janney Kitagawa's sexual assault is causing a stir, despite the fact that NHK had just announced in October that it would resume using STARTO's talent. ......

NHK Special on Johnny Kitagawa: Shocking Final 7 Minutes and the Reporter&#8217;s Bold Move

 Raoul (21) is the youngest member of the 9-member group "Snow Man. It is said that he is becoming the opinion leader of the group. A reporter for this magazine explains how it happened.

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[Exclusive] No Disguises, Just Openly… Kazuya Kamenashi & Minami Tanaka: First “Lovey-Dovey Couple Shot” Caught on Camera

Even Without Ren Meguro… The Thoughts Behind “Snow Man” Members’ New Album, Which Is Selling Like Hotcakes

Behind the Scenes of Shuto Inomata’s Contract Termination… The Real Name of That Talent Who “Quietly Left” STARTO

“Who Knew He’d Be the First to Slip Up?” Shuto Inomata’s Sudden Arrest Shatters His Impeccable Image

Even After SMAP Disbanded, Takuya Kimura Kept Singing—A Powerful Display of His Enduring Love for the Group

“Was Shigeoka the Trigger?” Behind WEST.’s Shock Departures and Fujii & Kotaki’s Career Plans

“Could They Be Getting Married…?” Fans Are on Edge Over ‘King & Prince’ Ren Nagase’s Money-Making Tactics

KEY TO LIT Under the Spotlight: The “Destroy Japan” Remark and a Controversial Past

WEST.’s Double Marriage News Has Fans Talking—And Digging Up Their Controversial Past Hints

Contract Over, Songs at Risk? DOMOTO Faces a Major Music Rights Battle After Leaving STARTO

Jiro Sato and Ai Hashimoto Controversy Takes an Unexpected Turn: Travis Japan’s Kaito Nakamura Caught in the Fallout

From Dream Debut to Harsh Reality: The Unexpected Turns in the Lives of Timelesz Project Candidates

The Creative Genius of Snow Man’s Hikaru Iwamoto Is Winning Widespread Praise

NEWS’ Takahisa Masuda Spotted Shopping at Luxury Brand Store in Ginza

SUPER EIGHT’s Ryuhei Maruyama Spotted Drinking the Night Away at a Shimokitazawa Bar After His Stage Performance!

KAT-TUN Disbands! Unveiling Rare Photos of the Six Who Lived on the Edge

Staff Praise for Meguro Ren’s Excellent Customer Service Leads to Overwhelming Offers

Fake IDs & Ticket Scalping The Dark Side of Former Johnny’s Concerts

Satoshi Ohno Stuns with Transformation and Tattoo Revelation

Comeback and Re-Evaluation of Former Johnny’s Talent

Former TV Tokyo Producer Discusses Growing Trend in TV Stations on N-Spec Following Interference Call After Broadcast

Takuya Kimura Faces Backlash Over Solo Concert Remarks on Abuse Victims

Advertising Revenue Soars 150% Production Companies Face an Existential Crisis Amid the TVer Boom

NHK Special on Johnny Kitagawa: Shocking Final 7 Minutes and the Reporter’s Bold Move

Snow Man” Raoul’s “opinionated character” has taken root…Concerns are voiced as he warns fans with harsh words.