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Dozens of firms pull ads from Japanese network over sex scandal linked to its staff and celebrity


Published on 2025-01-21 05:24:15 - MSN
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  • Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials on Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country's most famous TV hosts.

Dozens of companies have withdrawn their advertisements from a major Japanese television network following a sex scandal involving its staff and a celebrity. The controversy centers around allegations of sexual misconduct by Johnny Kitagawa, a late influential talent agency founder, and his associates. The scandal has implicated several current and former employees of the network, leading to public outrage and calls for accountability. This has resulted in a significant backlash, with advertisers pulling out to distance themselves from the negative publicity and ethical concerns surrounding the network's handling of the situation. The incident has sparked a broader discussion on the treatment of entertainers and the power dynamics within Japan's entertainment industry.

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