Tokio announces breakup after Taichi Kokubun scandal

Japanese pop band Tokio announced it will break up on Wednesday after its keyboardist Taichi Kokubun violated compliance. Sankei Sports Break the story of last Thursday’s violation. Details of what he did have not been disclosed. However, sources close to the matter said it involves behaviors that can be considered sexual harassment.

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“Taichi Kokubun’s recent violations have caused trouble and attention from all involved and we take this very seriously,” Wednesday’s book statement. “we would like Once again, we provide our most sincere apology. We are really sorry.

“We agree to draw mutual conclusions about our intentions,,,,, Given the current situation, it is difficult to continue working as a Tokio group in a way that may be regained All Your trust and support. Therefore, we decided to bring All Our event as a whole is over. ”

The statement continues to pay tribute to fans who have been with the group over the past 31 years and to the people of Fukushima. join Since the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, it has been in the reconstruction and revitalization efforts.

About Tokio

Consisting of Johnny & Associates, Tokio made its debut in 1994 with five members. With the termination Tatsuya Yamaguchicontract. He was allegedly referred to the prosecutor for kissing a girl’s will at home. Two years later, four became three Tomoya Nagas announced that he was leaving the band to pursue his own efforts.

Last Friday, Kokubun’s management announced that he was suspended by the group. Earlier in the day, Nippon TV Network (NTV) said it was removing 50-year-old Kokubun from its weekly plan, this Tetsuwan sprint. Communications Minister Seiichiro Murakami speaks at a press conference on Tuesday’s post-match conference explain“We want to hear widely from Nippon TV about the viewpoint on the issue and how it can respond as a company in the future.”

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