Teen Idol made to sign strict, and not legal, contracts
Former idols, Idols, Scandals

Teen Idol made to sign strict, and not legal, contracts

A major underground idol agency has admitted making an idol sign a series of contracts containing penalties, and knowing that a final contract was not legal. Nono Kosaki (16) has been talking about her experiences with FreeK-Laboratory, including being forced to work while injured, suffering physical and psychological pressure, and eventually seeking legal advice after […]

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“Suki!” is spreading love throughout the world.
Idols, Stardust

“Suki!” is spreading love throughout the world.

An insanely catchy pop track from Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu has gone viral (in a good way) and spread to the top of charts in Korea, Indonesia and beyond – three years after it first appeared! “Suki!” first appeared as a track on the Stardust group’s first album “Tokiotome” in April 2018, but was not a big […]

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FEMM “Keep It Cool”
FEMM

FEMM “Keep It Cool”

Japanese mannequin rap duo FEMM release a new single and video on April 9 – ‘Keep It Cool’, a rap track with elements of UK garage, 2-step and a fresh, jazzy take on future bass. As with FEMM’s recent releases ‘Come & Go’, ‘Peach’ and ‘Dead Of Night’, it has a music video set in […]

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Former idols, Hello! Project, Juice=Juice, Scandals

To all of you. Sayuki Takagi

(an approximate translation of https://ameblo.jp/juicejuice-official/entry-12656270355.html) Thank you for your continued warm support. This time, I, Sayuki Takagi, have decided to end my activities with Juice=Juice and Hello! Project. I am truly sorry for the sudden announcement in this way, and for any inconvenience and concern. As a member of the group, it was a careless act that was lacking in awareness. I […]

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KEIKO releases her debut album
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KEIKO releases her debut album

KEIKO, a member of the disbanded three-girl vocal group Kalafina, released her debut solo album on December 2, titled ‘Lantana’. ‘Lantana’ Trailer: Kalafina made their debut in January 2008 with ‘Oblivious’, the ending theme to the feature-length anime ‘The Garden of Sinners’, followed by songs for TV anime such as ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’ and […]

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AKINA from FAKY makes her solo debut
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AKINA from FAKY makes her solo debut

AKINA, a member of the J-pop group FAKY, makes her solo debut today (November 27) with the release of digital single ‘Touch’. ▼AKINA new song「Touch」Music Streaming Link https://avex.lnk.to/TouchPR Born to Japanese and American parents, AKINA experienced diverse cultures during her childhood as her family moved between countries around the world. In 2015, she relocated to […]

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