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For the stage “Dream Boys” (first day of September 9th, Tokyo Imperial Theater) where many young talents of Johnny’s office appear, Kitagawa Johnny, founder and former president of Johnny’s office (who passed away in 2019) who was engraved as “Eternal Producer” until last year. the Read More …
It was revealed on the 10th that Fujishima Julie Keiko, president of Johnny & Associates, was appointed as chairman and representative director of four affiliated companies on January 10. The new chairman will oversee “Johnny’s Publishing Co., Ltd.”, which manages copyrights, etc., “Young Communication Co., Read More …
Earlier this week, many were shocked by the announcement that Johnny & Associates VP and Johnny’s Island President, Takizawa Hideaki (40) retired on Oct. 31st and that former V6 member Inohara Yoshihiko (46) will be taking over as his successor as President of Johnny’s Island. Read More …
In a major news shocker happening in the Japanese entertainment world, Takizawa Hideaki (40) (actor and of Taki and Tsubasa fame) who was the Vice President of Johnny & Associates and President of Johnny’s Island has resigned. His successor will be former V6 member Inohara Read More …
A concert for King & Prince was abruptly canceled after an accident occurred and equipment on stage caught fire. Johnny & Associates released an apology and report on their official website in regards to the popular group’s concert being held at the Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Read More …
Nishikido Ryo (34) of the Johnny’s Jimusho group, Kanjani8 (and formerly of NEWS), will be leaving Johnny’s & Associates at the end of September. It was revealed on the fan club website on September 5th. Nishido commented, “I, Nishikido Ryo, will be leaving Johnny’s, which Read More …
Japanese music labels are often seen as overly traditional, overly strict and behind-the-times when it comes to marketing and promotions for their music artists. Johnny’s Jimusho (Johnny & Associates) is perhaps the most strict, not allowing images of members of their boy bands to be Read More …