US EditionJapanese Pop-Rock Band Tokio Announces Disbandment After 31 Years
- The Japanese pop band TOKIO has announced its disbandment after 31 years due to compliance rule breaches by Kokubun Taichi.
- The management agency confirmed the dissolution on its website after members discussed their intentions following the compliance issues.
- Nippon Television Network reported multiple compliance problems that led to Kokubun being suspended indefinitely from activities.
- The remaining members decided to disband as they found it difficult to regain trust and support after recent revelations.
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Japan TodayEx-Johnny's group Tokio to disband after scandal revelation
Japanese pop group Tokio, formerly part of Johnny & Associates Inc., says it has decided to disband following member Taichi Kokubun's hiatus over a misconduct scandal, according to a statement on its official website.
Japanese Band TOKIO Officially Disbands Following Controversy Involving Member
Sexual harassment cases involving idols have been on the rise recently. Furthermore, it often leads to not only the perpetrator being affected but also those around them as well. Yesterday (25th June, Thursday), the J-pop industry was in shock as the abrupt news of the disbandment of the legendary rock band TOKIO (トキオ). According to an interview, the group had decided to disband following internal conflict involving one of their members, Kokubun…
On the 25th, after the popular group TOKIO announced their disbandment, member Matsuoka Masahiro called Fukushima Prefecture, which had been in contact with the group, to offer a direct apology. The prefecture revealed this to an interviewer on the 26th. The call was addressed to Hanzawa Koji, director of reputation and fading strategy.
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