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Hype Malaysia
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Japanese Band TOKIO Officially Disbands Following Controversy Involving Member
Sexual harassment cases involving idols have been on the rise recently. Furthermore, it often leads to not only the perpetrator being affected but also those around them as well. Yesterday (25th June, Thursday), the J-pop industry was in shock as the abrupt news of the disbandment of the legendary rock band TOKIO (トキオ). According to an interview, the group had decided to disband following internal conflict involving one of their members, Kokubun Taichi (国分太一). Taichi had reportedly been implicated in a case related to sexual assault, which led to tension within the band and ultimately influenced their decision to part ways. Last week (20th June, Friday) Nippon TV, a network that the band had been working with for years, announced that they were dropping Taichi due to issues related to sexual harassment. 'This is entirely due to my lack of awareness, my naivety, and my complacency,' he said. 'I've caused great inconvenience to so many people. I deeply regret my actions and will be stepping away from all work without a set return date.' Since then, the pianist had gone on an indefinite hiatus, stepping away from all public and entertainment activities to reflect on his actions. While this move was intended as a gesture of accountability, it did little to mend the damage done to the band he is associated with. As the controversy continued to cast a long shadow over the idols, TOKIO eventually made the painful decision to bring all group activities to an end. 'Given the current situation,' the group wrote in an official statement, 'we concluded that regaining the trust and support of our fans would be extremely difficult. As such, we've decided to put a full stop to our group activities.' In their farewell message, TOKIO expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone who had supported them throughout their three-decade-long career. While the disbandment marked the end of an era, many fans continue to hold out hope that the remaining members will overcome these hardships and find new purpose in their solo endeavours—carrying the spirit of TOKIO forward in their own unique ways. Sources: Tonboriday, Koreaboo, TOKIO Zaima Humaira contributed to this article What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Yomiuri Shimbun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Pop Group TOKIO Disbands After Problematic Acts by Kokubun on Popular Nippon Television Show ‘The Tetsuwan Dash'
The all-male pop group TOKIO said Wednesday it was disbanding, announcing the decision on the website of its management company of the same name. Band member Taichi Kokubun had been suspended indefinitely from TOKIO on Friday, after being removed from 'The Tetsuwan Dash,' a popular variety show on Nippon Television Network Corp. Kokuban was found to have committed compliance violations. 'We confirmed with each other that, given our current situation, it would be difficult to continue TOKIO and gain support and trust again. So we decided to bring our activities to an end,' the band stated in the announcement. TOKIO made its debut in 1994.
NHK
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NHK
Popular band TOKIO breaking up
The popular Japanese band TOKIO has announced it is breaking up. This comes after one of the members Kokubun Taichi violated the band's compliance rules.
The Mainichi
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Mainichi
Japan minister to seek Nippon TV report after TOKIO member Kokubun's removal from show
TOKYO -- Japan's communications ministry will request a detailed report from Nippon Television Network Corp. (Nippon TV) after Taichi Kokubun, 50, a member of the popular idol group TOKIO, indefinitely suspended his activities and the network removed him from its programs due to unspecified "past conduct." The ministry's move was announced by its minister Seiichiro Murakami at a post-Cabinet meeting news conference on June 24. "We would like to hear extensively from Nippon TV about how it sees the issue and how it will respond as a company in the future," Murakami said. On June 20, Nippon TV announced that Kokubun would leave the network's popular variety program "The Tetsuwan Dash" after confirming multiple instances of past misconduct. At that press conference, Nippon TV President Hiroyuki Fukuda repeatedly cited "privacy protection considerations" in declining to disclose any details including the specific number or nature of the violations, or whether there were any victims involved. According to Murakami, on June 20, the ministry received a preliminary report from Nippon TV about Kokubun's misconduct and the company's subsequent decision to remove him from the program. The broadcaster informed the ministry it would refrain from explaining specifics due to privacy-related considerations. Following a recent series of problems at Fuji Television Network Inc., the communications ministry has set up a panel to discuss strengthened governance for private broadcasters, with its first meeting scheduled for June 27. Murakami refrained from commenting on whether the Nippon TV case would be placed on the panel's agenda, saying only that a decision would be made "appropriately at a later stage."
Tokyo Reported
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Reported
TOKIO's Taichi Kokubun removed from NTV programming due to ‘problematic acts'
TOKYO (TR) – Nippon Television Network said last week that Taichi Kokubun, a member of the all-male group TOKIO, will be removed from the network's popular 'The Tetsuwan Dash' variety show due to compliance violations. On June 20, NTV Hiroyuki Fukuda spoke to reporters from the network's headquarters in the capital. He explained that Kokubun, 50, had been involved in multiple compliance-related issues in the past, which led to his departure from 'The Tetsuwan Dash,' reports Sports Nippon (June 20). NTV became aware of the incident on May 27. Fukuda also said, 'We have decided to have him step down as we have become aware of multiple problematic acts in the past.' He added, 'I cannot comment on the timing due to privacy reasons.' When asked if it was sexual or power harassment, he said, 'I cannot answer that.' However, he did say that the case did not warrant criminal charges, have any connection to NTV's employees or have a link to organized crime. That same day, Kokubun apologized to his fans and announced that he would be taking an indefinite hiatus from showbiz. 'The cause of all this is a lack of awareness of the position I'm in, my naivety and complacency, and my inadequacy in my actions, he said. Starto Entertainment, Kokubun's agency, also announced the suspension. Taichi Kokubun (YouTube) Six programs on television and radio Kokubun made his debut in TOKIO in 1994. Before the suspension, Kokubun appeared on six programs on television and radio. He is also a pitchman in a number of commercials. For 'The Tetsuwan Dash,' Kokubun and other members of Tokio carried out farming and other activities in remote locations, including Fukushima Prefecture. Fukuda said the broadcaster will offer an explanation to people living in rural areas who have supported the show.
