Tokyo, Jan 23, 2025 (AFP) - J-pop star Nakai to retire after sex misconduct allegations: media

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2025-01-23
Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan's biggest boy band stars and a celebrity television host, announced his retirement on Thursday after being accused of sexual misconduct, Japanese media reported. Nakai said in a statement to his paid fan club that he had "completed all discussions with TV stations, radio broadcasters and sponsors regarding my termination, cancellation, removal and contract annulment," the Mainichi newspaper reported. tmo-kaf/cwl ...
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