Scenes that includes Masahiro Nakai, a former member of the pop idol group SMAP, had been lower from a TV program aired Tuesday by Nippon Television Network Corp, the broadcaster stated, amid journal stories of an alleged incident involving a girl.
The broadcaster stated it opted to edit out his scenes after a “comprehensive” overview of the scenario, including Nakai, a 52-year-old host of this system, accepted the choice when Nippon Television Network knowledgeable him.
In December, some Japanese weekly magazines claimed Nakai was concerned in hassle with a girl. He allegedly paid 90 million yen as a settlement to resolve the matter out of courtroom. So far, no publications have elaborated on the main points of the incident.
Following the stories, different networks have additionally determined to droop Nakai’s appearances, with some TV applications scheduled to get replaced later this month. All have declined to offer particular causes, saying they won’t reply questions on program lineups.
SMAP, whose title stands for “Sports Music Assemble People,” was fashioned in 1988. The group gained recognition in Japan and throughout Asia earlier than disbanding in 2016.
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