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Nakai Masahiro (52), a popular talent who is in the midst of a scandal involving a woman, announced his retirement from the entertainment industry on the 23rd on his fan club website. Nakai wrote, “I, Nakai Masahiro, will retire from the entertainment industry as of Read More …
Nippon Broadcasting System announced on the 21st that it will end “Masahiro Nakai ON & ON AIR” (every Saturday at 11:00 pm), hosted by the talent Nakai Masahiro (52), whose troubles with a woman have been reported in some weekly magazines. The announcement was made Read More …
Nakai Masahiro (52) is reported to have serious trouble with a woman, starting with a scoop in Josei Seven (Shogakukan) released on December 19, 2024 of what is to believe was sexual assault, which Nakai had reportedly settled for 90 million yen ($578,758 USD). On Read More …
Back on December 19th, “Josei Seven” announced the scandal involving former SMAP member and popular TV host, Nakai Masahiro (52) and a woman. It is said that the “trouble behind closed doors” occurred at a dinner party in 2023. The dinner was originally scheduled to Read More …
Katori Shingo and Nakai Masahiro are featured in a two-shot on Nakai’s Twitter which has gone viral. For many SMAP fans, it’s a rare chance to see the guys together in any photo except the Atarashii Chizu members (Katori Singo, Kusanagi Tusyoshi, Inagaki Goro), but Read More …
Nakai Masahiro (50) has been appointed as WBC “authorized supporter” for the Japanese national team SAMURAI JAPAN at the World Baseball Classic tournament “5th World Baseball Classic (WBC)”. “Nakai-san’s appointment as a supporter has been decided. He will serve as an interviewer for the Samurai Read More …
It was revealed on the 13th that talent Nakai Masahiro [50] will make a full-fledged return on TV Asahi “Nakai Masahiro Kyasuta na kai” [Saturday noon], which will be broadcast on the 14th. It was also announced on the official Twitter of the program. 明日放送の「中居正広のキャスターな会」にMC中居さんが復帰されます。 Read More …
It was announced in the official gazette on the 6th that media personality Nakai Masahiro was awarded the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon on December 24th last year. The Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon is given to those who have donated their personal property for Read More …
There is growing concern for Nakai Masahiro’s health, as the former SMAP leader and popular actor/TV host announced that he will be taking the rest of the year off. While several media reported various things that Nakai has been battling healthwise, he has not officially Read More …
Nakai Masahiro’s management (Nonbiri Nakai) released a statement that he will be taking a month off due to poor physical condition. “I think there are people who know about Nakai Masahiro, who belongs to our company. Last month, he was sick and took a few Read More …
Nakai Masahiro (49) was hospitalized for acute appendicitis (acute pyogenic inflammation) since July 14th. Nakai was to appear as the host of “Music Day 2022” but will be replaced by Azumi Shinichiro and Eto Ai. According to the statement, is currently recovering and apologizes for Read More …
SMAP, the five (formerly six) member Johnny’s Jimusho group featuring Nakai Masahiro, Kimura Takuya, Inagaki Goro, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi and Katori Shingo which began in 1988 and disbanded on December 31, 2016, still remain popular with each member doing their own activity. But once in awhile, Read More …
On December 28th, former SMAP members have sent a congratulatory message to Katori Shingo (44) and his new bride. Katori Shingo announced his marriage to a general woman on December 28th. Kimura Takuya (49) wrote a message saying “Medetai! Medetai! Medetai!” (Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations!). Nakai Read More …
Back on 2015, Matsuzaka Tori and Toda Erika starred in the film “April Fools” and were just an onscreen couple and were not dating. The two appeared on Fuji TV’s “SMAP x SMAP” during the “Bistro Smap” section and Nakai said to the two, “You Read More …
Nakai Masahiro (47) announced on February 21st in a press conference in Tokyo that he was leaving Johnny’s Jimusho at the end of March. And that he will become independent and form his own company, “Nonbirina Kai”. Nakai also said he is not leaving Johnny’s Read More …