Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan's top TV hosts and a former pop star, says he is retiring to take responsibility over sexual ...

The allegations concern a 2023 encounter with a woman that involved a closed-door setting and a “sexual act against her will” ...

The 52-year-old former SMAP member said his contracts had been wound up, and that negotiations with sponsors were in progress ...

Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan’s top TV hosts and a former pop star in the band SMAP, announced today that he was retiring to ...

One of Japan's biggest pop stars and best-known TV hosts, Masahiro Nakai, announced his retirement Thursday over sexual ...

One of Japan’s biggest pop stars and best-known TV hosts, Masahiro Nakai, announced his retirement Thursday, Jan. 23, over ...

TV personality Masahiro Nakai announces his retirement from the entertainment industry following a sexual misconduct case, apologizing to fans and taking full responsibility.

J-Pop star Masahiro Nakai retires amid sexual misconduct allegations. Brands and TV networks sever ties, triggering industry ...

Masahiro Nakai, former leader of disbanded male pop group SMAP, will retire from show business over a scandal, he announced in a post on his paid fan club website on Thursday.

Masahiro Nakai said he has completed all discussions “regarding my termination, cancellation, removal and contract annulment.