▲Japanese combination V6
On March 12, The Janis office announced the dissolution of "V6" and the independence of Tsuyoshi Morita (42 years old). A rest will be drawn for "V6" on November 1, the anniversary of its debut.
"Morita's desire to turn to acting has been strong since a long time ago, and for him the idol activity of 'singing and dancing' is a big burden." (Sports Daily reporter)
Last year alone, Masahiro Nakai of the former SMAP, Yuya Tesukikoshi (33), Tomohisa Yamashita (35), Kazuyoshi Nishikori (55) and Katsuhide Uekusa (54) of the former SMAP, retired from the company. In March of this year, Tomoya Nagase (42 years old) of "TOKIO" announced independence, and the entire team will be transformed into a joint-stock company that has been separated from The Company of Janis.
"Although there are cases like Tetsukoshi, who have a party with female companions during the epidemic, are asked to reflect on the company, and finally become independent because of a 'quarrel and break up', it is basically some people who want to get rid of the identity of idols who have left Janis. However, with the withdrawal of the two junior team members, the meaning of 'layoffs' is heavier. After all, only one of higashiyama Ki, who holds a long-term program and is the central figure of the firm, has survived. (People related to show business)
▲Left: Kitagawa Right: Shumei Kakuiwa Kita river
The firm's founder, Johnny Kitagawa, died in 19 years, and last year his sister, Mary Kitagawa, who was vice president, also stepped out of the front line of the company's operations, and the entire management layer became younger.
■ Older artists with fewer jobs are targeted for layoffs
Mary's daughter, Julie Keiko Fujishima, became president, and 'takki' Hideaki Takizawa became vice president. Their intention is to 'streamline the firm'. Older artists with fewer jobs are the target of layoffs. After feeling such a wind in the office, there should be people leaving again and again. (Same as relevant people in the performing arts industry above)
What really reflects their intentions is the "year limit" introduced by Janis Jr. Now, even if you can't debut, as long as you don't quit, you can continue to act as Jr., but after 2 years, you will be dismissed if you can't debut at the age of 22.
"There are also people like Ikuda Doujin and Shunsuke Kazama who don't debut and are active in show business as actors. In addition, there have also been artists like Kikuchi Wind Mill of the Sexy Zone who work their bodies. It is said that the person who promotes these phenomena is the current president, Julie. In the future, Janis will not only take the idol route, but also strive to cultivate people with acting skills or 'funny' talents. In other words, I plan to transform from an idol office to a 'general office'. (TV series related people)
The Janis office, which has sent a large number of male idols to the world, came to Reiwa and wanted to silently end his mission? (Cang Yu /Translation)