Japan boyband agency apologizes over sex abuse allegations

By Agence France-Presse

May 15, 2023 3:55 pm

TOKYO: Japan's top boyband agency has issued an apology over sexual assault allegations against its late founder Johnny Kitagawa, with fans demanding Monday that the firm 'fully investigate' the matter.

Last month, Japanese-Brazilian singer Kauan Okamoto said he was repeatedly molested by Kitagawa, who established the entertainment empire Johnny and Associates.

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