TOKIO's Matsuoka Masahiro Accuses NTV of "Compliance Violations" in Handling of Kokubun Taichi, Sparks Social Media Outcry
Matsuoka Masahiro, a member of the popular group TOKIO, recently gave an interview to "Daily Shincho," where he strongly questioned Nippon TV's (NTV) series of responses regarding fellow member Kokubun Taichi. Matsuoka stated, "Isn't Nippon TV's approach a compliance violation?" His remarks have sparked a significant reaction on social media. Matsuoka revealed that neither he nor TOKIO's leader, Shigeru Joshima, had received any explanation from NTV since President Fukuda's press conference. He stated, "'You will continue to appear on the program (The! Tetsuwan! DASH!!).' Of course, we are very grateful for that. However, we can't help but wonder if our wishes regarding appearing or not don't matter to Nippon TV. If they insist on our continued appearance, shouldn't there be some explanation within a permissible scope?" He expressed complex feelings about a situation where the performers' intentions do not seem t...