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7mo ago

Fuji TV Executives Resign Following Sexual Misconduct Scandal Involving Former Star

The resignations come as the broadcaster faces public outrage, advertiser withdrawals, and an independent probe into allegations against Masahiro Nakai.

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Former boy band member and television personality Masahiro Nakai pictured in 2013. Photo: Jiji Press/AFP
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Overview

  • Fuji TV President Koichi Minato and Chairman Shuji Kanoh announced their resignations to take responsibility for the handling of sexual misconduct allegations against former TV host Masahiro Nakai.
  • The allegations center on a 2023 incident where Nakai, a former SMAP boy band star, allegedly assaulted a woman at a dinner reportedly arranged by a Fuji TV employee.
  • The scandal has led to significant advertiser withdrawals, including major brands like Toyota and McDonald's, and a sharp decline in public trust in the broadcaster.
  • Fuji TV has established a third-party committee to conduct an independent investigation, with findings expected by the end of March 2025.
  • Nakai, who retired from show business last week, admitted to paying a settlement but has denied some details of the allegations, while the company faces broader scrutiny over its corporate culture and governance practices.