For decades, the male side was monopolized by Johnny & Associates (now Smile-Up). They trained boys from age 10 in singing, dancing, acrobatics, and—crucially— variety show banter . Groups like and Kanjani∞ weren't just musicians; they were TV personalities, actors, and hosts. The 2023 sexual abuse scandal within Johnny’s forced a cultural reckoning, leading to a long-overdue restructuring of Japan’s "talent agency" culture.
Entertainment in Japan: A Fusion of Tradition and Pop Culture
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