He will take responsibility.
Koreaboo
Nakai Masahiroformer member of the legendary J-Pop group HURRYhe decided to retire after being embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal.
“From today I will retire from entertainment activities. I have completed all discussions with television stations, radio stations and sponsors regarding my termination, termination, dismissal and contract termination.
I will continue to face all problems sincerely and respond wholeheartedly. I alone am responsible for everything.”
— Nakai Masahiro
Previously, Japanese media reported that Masahiro paid 90 million yen ($~568,101 USD) as a lump sum to an unidentified woman. This settlement is tied to alleged sexual misconduct that occurred in 2023. Confirmed details about the incident and subsequent resolution remain scarce.
Meanwhile, SMAP debuted in 1988 and gained popularity in Japan and across Asia. Nakai was the group’s leader until its dissolution in 2016.
Former boy group member accused of sexual misconduct gets dropped from shows and more
