I'm kinda in two minds about companies cancelling their contracts with Johnny's idols. On the one hand, I totally get it from a marketing perspective, but on the other hand, the idols are once again suffering the consequences and becoming the victims. It's sad 😔
I love seeing both Mayu and Daiki being congratulated on their marriage, especially with her being seated next to Yams.
It's refreshing and nice to see in the industry
Here's some more details about Daiki and Mayu's relationship from News Post Seven.
They have been dating for 8 years and met through a mutual friend and bonded over their interest in manga.
They moved into the same apartment building in 2017 but lived in separate apartments.
I really can't believe it. They could've done a proper, good expose on this shitbag and they just go "they all look the same, there's a specific type and there's not one beard"
How utterly disappointing
Yamada says here:
"I understand all our fans are anxious, but there really is a lot that even we don't know."
And I honestly believe him. I truly don't believe JUMP have come to a decision yet.
I think it's a difficult and hard time for all the talents
Yamada ❤️: "We thought, let's each do what we want to do. If you want to go solo, then you can. But I think everyone firmly agrees that our home is still Hey! Say! JUMP"
Hey! Say! JUMP will release an EP titled "PU!" on October 24 worldwide 🌏
The songs include
1. Ready To Jump - a new song featuring SO-SO-san's beat boxing. A dance song.
2. Daisuki na kimi e
3. Sorezore
4. DEAR MY LOVER
It will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, etc
If I were to direct a drama...
Director: Yamada Ryosuke
Starring: Hey! Say! JUMP
We often talk about how we want to do a drama as JUMP. We have many senpais who have done dramas as a group, but we haven't yet. At our age, I think we could do a mature drama. It's one of my goals
SUMMARY of JUMP's FC video (12/10) 🌈
・They will be continuing activities as eight under the name Hey! Say! JUMP.
This is because they have never thought of JUMP as acronym where the J stood for Johnny's, despite popular belief.
If I were to direct a drama...
Director: Nakajima Yuto
Starring: Yamada Ryosuke, Nakajima Kento, Michieda Shunsuke
What about you think about gathering beautiful people together and making a violent, splatter house type of work?
Yamada: The most painful episode was when Chinen and I made our debut as NYC at Kouhaku. And then they said congratulations, Yuto was the only one who looked sad, and it was painful for me as a member, and I thought it must've been painful for him too. 💙❤️
Yuto: Yabu was a member of the top junior group before he debuted, and at the time I was a junior. And I was allowed to appear in their shows. He took care of me a lot, even with butais and concerts. He's sweet to me like a big brother, so I feel I should say something like this.
Also I don't understand how the reporter said he couldn't find any images or footage of the memorial service. This constantly goes viral at least every six months on Johnny's Twitter 😭
I really wouldn't credit the BBC tbh. Their documentary was so lukewarm, didn't even cover the book "To Hikaru Genji". It was so barebones. I would credit actual victims like Okamoto more. People like him really got the ball moving.
Keito talks in the FC video (very rough)
Says he has been supported by his fans for the past 2 and a half years overseas
He had been thinking about his life and what kind of path he will take and how to make his dreams come true... and he realised he wanted to do acting
Seen some real insensitive comments about this.
The victims deserve to have their story told. I don't know why some people are saying the BBC could've used this to highlight the talents.
I will never understand people who ignore the shit this man got away with.
Yamada: There was a period of time when Yuto and I didn't get along well, but it decreased and now here we are.
👨: You're really close with him now, aren't you?
Yamada: Yes, I am 😊
Companies and TV stations are willing to turn a blind eye to SA for decades and throw all their morals away so they can make a quick buck from talents, but won't have their backs when they need them the most.
They are the same as the Jimusho, just so exploitative
It's disgusting
According to Sponichi, a source close to Hikaru said his partner is someone who he's been dating for several years. She supported him devotedly when he went on hiatus for sudden hearing loss from Jan - Nov 2022.
Johnnys should've made it clear that the talents were gonna collect all the earnings from their brand deals at the press conference. It wasn't until brands pulled out and their talents reputation suffered that they've been forced to comment. Their communication has been so poor.
I was honestly really moved when Yamada said "This song holds a lot of sentimental meaning but that doesn't matter"
You can hear in his voice and his mannerisms he really cares about the victims.