President Noriyuki Higashiyama said Monday the existing Johnny’s entity will be known as ‘Smile-Up’ from Oct. 17, and shutter operations after completing victim compensation. The new company will manage the agency’s contracted artists and operate under a new name, to be decided by fans, and be headed by Higashiyama.
A growing number of Japanese companies have cut ties with Johnny’s, charging that the company hasn’t done enough in response to the scandal. Following the investigation results, Kitagawa’s niece Julie Keiko Fujishima also stepped down as president, but will continue to hold all shares in Smile-Up in order to deliver compensation, according to the company’s lawyer. Fujishima won’t be holding any shares in the still unnamed new firm, nor will be involved in its management.
Japanese broadcasters have since followed suit. The August investigation said many TV stations perpetuated the sexual abuse by turning a blind eye to longstanding allegations.
Australia Australia Latest News, Australia Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: BNNBloomberg - 🏆 83. / 50 Read more »