The incident involving Japanese male star Masahiro Nakai being accused of sexual violence against a former Fuji TV female anchor is still fermenting, and it has been revealed that Fuji TV has, for many years, arranged for female anchors to attend drinking parties and interact with celebrities in the entertainment industry. The shocking 'sexual tribute' scandal has stunned all of Japan, causing the network to lose corporate sponsorship and face the embarrassment of having no commercials to air during programs, resulting in severe revenue declines. Meanwhile, a third-party investigative committee established by the network's parent company—Fuji Holdings—mentioned during its investigation into the drinking party scandal a 'powerful male performer on a program,' whose true identity has been revealed as national heartthrob Masaharu Fukuyama. On the morning of the 18th, Fukuyama responded in a statement.
The report stated that the male performer made lewd jokes at the party, causing the attending female anchor to 'feel uncomfortable.' When contacted by Japanese media, Masaharu Fukuyama proactively stated, 'I would like to express this in my own words,' and granted an interview that lasted 70 minutes. He also made a post early in the morning on social media, writing: 'I agreed to cooperate out of a belief that I should properly answer this, and for specific details please refer to the article published in the magazine. To avoid friction or misunderstanding, I chose to accept this interview. I am deeply sorry for making my fans feel anxious or worried.' He urged the public to refrain from harming those who bravely participated in the investigation and to avoid any defamatory or slanderous acts.
News source: ETtoday Starlight Cloud