Masahiro Nakai
Masahiro Nakai is a prominent Japanese television host, actor, and singer known for his charismatic personality and versatility in the entertainment industry. He is best recognized as a member of the popular boy band SMAP, which gained immense success in Japan and contributed significantly to the J-pop music scene. After the group's disbandment in 2016, Nakai continued to excel in television hosting, participating in various variety shows and dramas, making him a beloved figure in Japanese pop culture.
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Masahiro Nakai is a boyband member and star TV presenter accused of sexual assault.
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Taiwan· 2025-07-16
Former talent Masahiro Nakai was involved in a controversy with a female announcer from Fuji TV.
世界的ピアニストのアルフレッド・ブレンデルさん死去、94歳：朝日新聞
Japan· 2025-06-18
Masahiro Nakai's legal representatives are demanding the disclosure of evidence from a third-party committee.
紀子さま「しっかりと心にとどめます」 万博会場で難病患者らと懇談 [大阪・関西万博2025][リング][ミャクミャク]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-23
Masahiro Nakai's lawyer received a response from the third-party committee regarding the definition of sexual violence.
皇室「減っていくことは不幸」 宮内庁長官が与野党協議進展に期待：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-22
Former talent Masahiro Nakai is involved in a controversy regarding allegations of sexual violence.
天皇陛下、ハンガリー大統領と会見 広島・長崎訪問に「大変感謝」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-21
Masahiro Nakai's side has rebutted the report from Fuji's third-party committee, claiming the recognition of sexual violence is 'problematic'.
中居正広氏側、フジ第三者委の報告書に反論 性暴力認定は「問題」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-13Masahiro Nakai's side has rebutted the report from Fuji's third-party committee, claiming the designation of sexual violence is 'problematic'.
中居正広氏側、フジ第三者委の報告書に反論 性暴力認定は「問題」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-05-12Masahiro Nakai is mentioned in the context of a hypothetical scenario.
（天声人語）もしも中居正広氏が……：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-03Nakai Masahiro was mentioned in the context of a sexual violence case.
米俳優ヴァル・キルマーさん死去 65歳、映画「トップガン」に出演：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-02
Nakai Masahiro is mentioned in a context where a department head expresses dedication to him.
フジ部長が中居正広氏に「尽くします」 第三者委が明かしたやりとり：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-02Nakai Masahiro is mentioned in the context of a conversation where the department head expresses a commitment to him.
フジ部長が中居正広氏に「尽くします」 第三者委が明かしたやりとり：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-02The article discusses a conversation where the head of Fuji expressed a commitment to serve Masahiro Nakai.
フジ部長が中居正広氏に「尽くします」 第三者委が明かしたやりとり：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-01Masahiro Nakai has been implicated in a sexual violence case.
中国の改革派言論人、胡徳華氏死去 胡耀邦元総書記の三男：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-04-01
Masahiro Nakai was involved in a trouble with a woman that prompted significant corporate changes at Fuji Television.
日枝氏ら、第三者委報告待たず退任発表 「刷新感」急いだフジの内情：朝日新聞デジタルJapan· 2025-03-31
The third-party committee recognized that there was 'sexual violence' against women by Masahiro Nakai.
フジ第三者委、中居正広さんから女性への「性暴力があった」と認定：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-31Masahiro Nakai is involved in a controversy with a woman that has led to the establishment of a third-party committee by Fuji TV.
【鷹の爪解説】フジテレビが設置の「第三者委員会」って何するの 動画：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-23Masahiro Nakai, a leading presenter for Fuji TV, was accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a dinner party in 2023.
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United Kingdom· 2025-02-24
Masahiro Nakai announced his retirement from the entertainment industry.
天皇陛下65歳 戦後80年に「平和への思い新たに」 決意を表明：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-22
Masahiro Nakai announced his retirement from the entertainment industry.
青学大陸上部の皆渡星七さんが死去 1月に悪性リンパ腫公表、21歳：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-22
Masahiro Nakai has announced his retirement from the entertainment industry.
青学大陸上部の皆渡星七さんが死去 1月に悪性リンパ腫公表、21歳：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-22