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FRIDAY Speculates About the Likelihood of Johnny's Withdrawing from Kōhaku Uta Gassen
On the 17th, NHK reported that Johnny & Associates were under suspicion of pressuring TV stations to reduce media coverage of Atarashii Chizu, and were given a mild warning by the Japan Fair Trade Commission.
According to FRIDAY, the Japan Fair Trade Commission had enough evidence from employees of a leading station to issue a "warning" which is a level higher than a "mild warning." However, because the vice-president of Johnny & Associates, Mary Kitagawa, stubbornly refused to accept the allegations they closed the investigation with a mild warning instead.
FRIDAY speculated about the likelihood that Johnny's will withdraw their talents from NHK with information from "reporters and insiders".
General Newspaper Reporter:
・All networks caught wind that the Japan Fair Trade Commission was investigating Johnny & Associates, and that the three members of Atarashii Chizu, and Mary Kitagawa were questioned.
・The outcome of the investigation was a mild warning.
・A mild warning is light compared to other penalties issued by the Japan Fair Trade Commission.
・Seeing that they found out about Japan Fair Trade Commission's verdict quite a while ago, it appears that most stations did not consider it news worth reporting about.
・No one expected NHK to report it first and at this timing.
・The outcome of the investigation was a mild warning.
・A mild warning is light compared to other penalties issued by the Japan Fair Trade Commission.
・Seeing that they found out about Japan Fair Trade Commission's verdict quite a while ago, it appears that most stations did not consider it news worth reporting about.
・No one expected NHK to report it first and at this timing.
Sports Journalist:
・The Japan Fair Trade Commission can only openly announce their verdict when the ruling is a "warning" or higher
・Mary Kitagawa never in her dreams thought that something as small as a "mild warning" would be publicly revealed to the public. She was apparently furious and said "How could this happen?!"
・If Johnny's are pulled out from NHK, Kōhaku will also be affected. It is rumoured that Arashi was given an unofficial offer to be the White Team host of Kōhaku until their hiatus.
・Mary Kitagawa never in her dreams thought that something as small as a "mild warning" would be publicly revealed to the public. She was apparently furious and said "How could this happen?!"
・If Johnny's are pulled out from NHK, Kōhaku will also be affected. It is rumoured that Arashi was given an unofficial offer to be the White Team host of Kōhaku until their hiatus.
Entertainment Executive
・Unlike commercial broadcasting stations, news reported by NHK receives a lot of attention
・NHK probably didn't consider the impact it would have on Kōhaku
・Mary is very angry so there's a possibility she will withdraw her talents from Kōhaku in retaliation
・NHK probably didn't consider the impact it would have on Kōhaku
・Mary is very angry so there's a possibility she will withdraw her talents from Kōhaku in retaliation
TV Station Staff Member
・Johnny Kitagawa passed away this year so it seems that the end of year festivities will be on a larger scale than other years
・The theme of Kōhaku 2020 is "Returning to Our Roots." Johnny's talents might put their focus on preparing for the Countdown concert, and Kōhaku will take a backseat.
・The theme of Kōhaku 2020 is "Returning to Our Roots." Johnny's talents might put their focus on preparing for the Countdown concert, and Kōhaku will take a backseat.
Source: Yahoo News Japan
1. [+43602 / -1104]
I think they should withdraw.
The host can be an NHK announcer.
2. [+32428 / -1008]
You could say that's just the original Kōhaku.
It's a good thing, isn't it?
3. [+24510 / -1698]
Even if the pressuring wasn't revealed this time, there are too many Johnny's. I think that three groups is enough.
They are already given preferential treatment on commercial stations, and have lots of opportunities to appear on TV anyway.
I heard from my kid who is in middle school, and they said that there's clearly a lot less Johnny's fans compared to a few years ago.
I wonder if it's the middle-aged supporting Johnny's.
4. [+9613 / -220]
Shōnen Club airs on NHK BS Premium so it doesn't seem like NHK will cut off from Johnny's that easily but I don't care if they appear on Kōhaku or not.
Kōhaku might as well return to their roots too.
Even so...
According to FRIDAY, the Japan Fair Trade Commission had enough evidence from a staff member of a leading station to issue a "warning" which is a level higher than a "mild warning." However, because the vice-president of Johnny & Associates, Mary Kitagawa, stubbornly refused to accept the allegations they closed the investigation with a mild warning instead.
She didn't accept so their sentence got lighter ( ・∇・)
5. [+9617 / -348]
Even if they're not there, there are plenty of good musicians and good hosts.
6. [+8839 / -258]
I think there are people who watch Kōhaku for Johnny's but also think there are many who don't watch Kōhaku because of Johnny's.
It would be better if the host was an announcer.
It's fine if they withdraw. If they do appear, it should be 1 or 2 groups at most.
7. [+8571 / -294]
I think NHK should stand strong. Mary is angry because Johnny & Associates know that they're guilty. It hit their sore spot. It's more of a problem that the commercial stations didn't report on it. If you're innocent there's no need to be scared.
8. [+7637 / -153]
Johnny's withdrawing from Kōhaku is probably something the Japan Fair Trade Commission would give them a warning about.
9. [+7487 / -263]
A company's nature can't be changed. Isn't this fine? For the past few years, White team has been Johnny's lip-syncing, Red team has been AKB lip-syncing, Kōhaku has become a battle of lip-syncers.
10. [+6148 / -306]
Kōhaku doesn't invite many Johnny's-type talents anyway so wouldn't they be fine without them?
Source: Girls Channel
1. [+753 / -10]
[Snippets of Article]
Note: Some Girls Channel users did not read the article and think that NHK is dropping Johnny's.
2. [+917 / -41]
That won't happen.
3. [+2132 / -154]
It's not like the viewers want to watch it that much...
4. [+1348 / -1302]
If there are no Johnny's, I won't watch it.
5. [+1111 / -823]
Hmm, I won't watch it then.
6. [+2270 / -19]
Johnny's fans would probably be thinking, "if they can appear in the full Countdown concert, it doesn't matter if they don't go on Kōhaku."
7. [+1706 / -24]
I want Arashi to perform at Countdown so please use an NHK announcer for Kōhaku instead.
8. [+2035 / -5]
While you're at it, get rid of the AKB groups too.
9. [+755 / -499]
If you think about the viewership ratings, Kōhaku will struggle without Johnny's.
10. [+592 / -119]
Then, who are they going to invite instead?
11. [+1033/ -25]
Even if there aren't any Johnny's, the number of Akimoto groups and overseas idols will only increase in their place. I haven't watched Kōhaku for a looong time now.
12. [+243 / -154]
>According to FRIDAY, the Japan Fair Trade Commission had enough evidence from a staff member of a leading station to issue a "warning" which is a level higher than a "mild warning." However, because the vice-president of Johnny & Associates, Mary Kitagawa, stubbornly refused to accept the allegations they closed the investigation with a mild warning instead.
Wouldn't it be really bad if this is true?
Even the Japan Fair Trade Commission is at their bidding.
13. [+1393 / -164]
They can just invite Atarashii Chizu then w
They couldn't appear because of the pressuring right?
If they drive out Johnny's and let in Atarashii Chizu then everything will be solved.
Don't know who will want to watch them though.
14. [+1083 / -84]
If they invited Atarashii Chizu in their place, they'll be able to get viewership ratings, right? w
15. [+690 / -338]
Kōhaku is already past its prime. If no Johnny's are appearing, I'm definitely not watching.
16. [+1076 / -92]
They can let Atarashii Chizu in and Johnny's can withdraw.
Fans will be grateful too.
Kōhaku's ratings will be interesting to see w
17. [+820 / -231]
That's fine~ Johnny's can withdraw. Atarashii Chizu can be the hosts and Otori*. In order to fill up the Johnny's time slots, Atarashii Chizu can perform multiple times, while Johnny's will be having fun at the Countdown.
Johnny-wotas aren't that attached to Kōhaku anyway and they're annoyed with NHK so they should just boycott them.
*Final performer
18. [+636 / -38]
I guess it won't hurt Johnny's much even if they don't appear on Kōhaku.
If they think that K-POP and Atarashii Chizu can fill their shoes, then why not just use them?
19. [+661 / -37]
Well, they don't have to appear on Kōhaku.
The Countdowns are more fun anyway.
20. [+778 / -13]
However, because the vice-president of Johnny & Associates, Mary Kitagawa, stubbornly refused to accept the allegations they closed the investigation with a mild warning instead.
Closing the investigation with a mild warning just because she refused to own up, the Japan Fair Trade Commission sure have an easy job w
FRIDAY is just writing anything they can think of.
21. [+575 / -52]
It doesn't matter if Johnny's don't appear but I definitely won't watch Kōhaku if they're not there.
I don't think that Waratte wa Ikenai* is going to air this year either.
It's fine for things to change.
*New Year's Eve program hosted by Downtown.
22. [+479 / -165]
Iijima keeps making people write fake news, yet no one is warning her
23. [+777 / -104]
If Johnny's isn't going to appear on Kōhaku, I'm not watching.
It will be a relief because I won't have to worry about my recorder running out of space at the end of the year.
While they're at it they should broadcast the full Countdown concert on TV.
It'll be good because it'll separate Johnny-antis onto different channel.
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