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At Cannes, Fukada Spotlights J-Pop’s Ban on Idol Romance

  • Director Koji Fukada, aged 45, premiered his latest film "Love on Trial" at Cannes, which stars former idol Saito Kyoko.
  • Fukada developed the film after learning about a Japanese idol sued by her agency for violating a no-dating clause in exploitative contracts.
  • "Love on Trial" depicts a young performer facing similar constraints, highlighting how teenage idols must stay unattached and chaste for their male fanbase.
  • Fukada expressed strong concern upon learning about the issue and hopes his film will encourage discussions about gender discrimination in Japan.
  • The film suggests that many idols accept restrictive images to maintain popularity and pursue fame, encouraging public discussion on gender, love, and freedom.
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Japanese filmmaker Fukada casts queasy gaze on J-pop idols

Exploitative contracts that force young female Japanese pop stars to forego relationships and sex are at the heart of director Koji Fukada's latest film, which has premiered in Cannes.

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IndieWire broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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