June 1, 2025
About Japanese Idol Culture
Johnny & Associates is a boy-pop idol agency that everyone in Japan knows, having produced countless nationally beloved male idols—SMAP, ARASHI and so on—who’ve captivated a great many women. From around 1970, it dominated Japan’s entertainment industry for over half a century, but its reign came to an end in 2023 when the BBC reported that the late founder, Johnny Kitagawa, had sexually abused male talents under his management. For Japanese women in their twenties through forties—who spent their youth watching Johnny’s idols on TV and attending their concerts—this revelation by the BBC was nothing short of an event that turned their, and indeed the entire Japanese public’s, perception of Johnny’s idols 180 degrees.
What was most striking was that Kitagawa’s sexual abuse had been concealed and never surfaced—only after the BBC first reported it did Japanese news outlets finally begin to cover it. In other words, the Japanese public learned the truth for the first time through the BBC’s reimported report. This is said to be because Johnny & Associates controlled the Japanese media, preventing any negative information about Kitagawa from being published.
About Japanese Idol Culture
Johnny & Associates is a well-known Japanese boy-pop idol agency that everyone in Japan knows, havinghas produced countless nationally beloved male idols—SMAP, ARASHI and so on groups—such as SMAP and ARASHI—who’ have captivated a great many womenmany fans.
“Everyone in Japan knows” is informal and vague; “well-known” is more formal. “Male idols” changed to “male idol groups” because SMAP and ARASHI are groups. “And so on” is vague; replaced with “such as” for clarity. “A great many women” simplified to “many fans” for neutrality and professionalism.
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This is saibelieved to be because Johnny & Associates controlled the Japanese media, preventing any negative information about Kitagawa from being published.
“This is said to be” changed to “This is believed to be” for more formal and appropriate reporting tone.
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Your writing is clear, informative, and well-structured, with strong vocabulary and sentence variety. Minor adjustments help improve formality and clarity, making the text more polished and professional. Overall, it effectively communicates a serious topic with respect and coherence, engaging the reader thoughtfully.
June 6, 2025
Your specific suggestions on enhancing formality and clarity are very helpful, and I’m very grateful for your comments!
About Japanese Idol Culture
Johnny & Associates is a boy-pop idol agency that everyone in Japan knows, having produced countless nationally beloved male idols—SMAP, ARASHI and so on—who’ve captivated a great many womenfemale fans.
From around 1970, it dominated Japan’s entertainment industry for over half a century, but its reign came to an end in 2023 when the BBC reported that the late founder, Johnny Kitagawa, had sexually abused male talents under his management.
For Japanese women in their twenties through forties—who spent their youth watching Johnny’s idols on TV and attending their concerts—this revelation by the BBC was nothing short of an event that turned their, and indeed the entire Japanese public’s, perception of Johnny’s idols 180 degrees.
What was most striking was that Kitagawa’s sexual abuse had been concealed and never surfaced—only after the BBC first reported it did Japanese news outlets finally begin to cover it.
MORE SUCCINCTLY: In other words, the Japanese public learned the truth for the first time through thea BBC’s reimported report.
This is said to bewas likely because Johnny & Associates controlled the Japanese media, preventing any negative information about Kitagawa from being published.
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Indeed. It was shocking to hear about the long-term sexual abuse by the founder. Glad the BBC threw light on the abuse.
June 6, 2025
If it weren’t for the BBC’s broadcast, the horrifying truth of this sexual abuse would have been buried in darkness forever. Thank you for your corrections!
About Japanese Idol Culture
Johnny & Associates is a boy-pop idol agency that everyone in Japan knows, having produced countless nationally beloved male idols—SMAP, ARASHI and so on—who’ve captivated a great many women.
From around 1970, it dominated Japan’s entertainment industry for over half a century, but its reign came to an end in 2023 when the BBC reported that the late founder, Johnny Kitagawa, had sexually abused male talents under his management.
For Japanese women in their twenties through forties—who spent their youth watching Johnny’s idols on TV and attending their concerts—this revelation by the BBC was nothing short of an event that turned their, and indeed the entire Japanese public’s, perception of Johnny’s idols 180 degrees.
What was most striking was that Kitagawa’s sexual abuse had been concealed and never surfaced—only until after the BBC first reported it did Japanese news outlets finally begin to cover it.
In other words, the Japanese public learned the truth for the first time through the BBC’s reimported report.
This is said to be because Johnny & Associates controlled the Japanese media, preventing any negative information about Kitagawa from being published.
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Excellent! Pretty much perfect!
Sexual abuse and exploitation is prevalent in the entertainment industry and it's horrendous that it happens so often there. I did a bit more reading and the fact that he sexually abused so many minors is disgusting. Unfortunately, the mental scars and trauma that these men have to carry for the rest of their lives may never heal, but hopefully they'll get the help and counseling that they need after their experiences.
June 2, 2025
I completely agree with you. You’re right that the emotional and psychological scars can last a lifetime—no one should have to carry that burden alone.
June 2, 2025
Thank you for your correction!
About Japanese Idol Culture
Johnny & Associates is a boy-pop idol (or boy group) agency that everyone in Japan knows, having produced countless nationally beloved male idols—SMAP, ARASHI and so on—who’ve captivated a great many women.
From around 1970, it dominated Japan’s entertainment industry for over half a century, but its reign came to an end in 2023 when the BBC reported that the late founder, Johnny Kitagawa, had sexually abused male talents under his management.
For Japanese women in their twenties through forties—who spent their youth watching Johnny’s idols on TV and attending their concerts—this revelation by the BBC was nothing short of an event that turned their, and indeed the entire Japanese public’s, perception of Johnny’s idols 180 degrees.
You can also say: "[...] that completely changed theirs, and the entire Japanese public's perception of Johnny's idols."
What was most striking was that Kitagawa’s sexual abuse had been concealed and never surfaced—only after the BBC first reported it did Japanese news outlets finally begin to cover it.
In other words, the Japanese public learned the truth for the first time through the BBC’s reimported report.
This is said to be because Johnny & Associates controlled the Japanese media, preventing any negative information about Kitagawa from being published.
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This is a very well-written entry!
June 2, 2025
Thank you for your corrections!
Johnny & Associates is a boy-pop idol agency that everyone in Japan knows, having produced countless nationally beloved male idols—SMAP, ARASHI and so on—who’ve captivated a great many women.
For Japanese women in their twenties through forties—who spent their youth watching Johnny’s idols on TV and attending their concerts—this revelation by the BBC was nothing short of an event that turned their, and indeed the entire Japanese public’s, perception of Johnny’s idols 180 degrees.
What was most striking was that Kitagawa’s sexual abuse had been concealed and never surfaced—only after the BBC first reported it, did the Japanese news outlets finally begin to cover it.
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Great work! It's so horrible how common sexual exploitation is in the entertainment industry.
June 2, 2025
Thank you for your corrections! I think so too.
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“From around 1970” changed to “Since around 1970” to indicate continuous dominance until a point. “Half a century” replaced with “fifty years” for clarity and formality. “Its reign came to an end” is dramatic; “its dominance ended” is more neutral. |
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