Japanese idol group BOYS AND MEN released a report yesterday that the company's artist Toyo Kobayashi committed a shoplifting case and seriously violated the contract with the company. Due to the apparent breakdown of the relationship of trust between the two sides, it could not be maintained. Effective today (April 8, 2022), the management contract with Toyo Kobayashi has been terminated and is hereby notified.
According to Wenchun Online's revelations, the case occurred on October 3 last year. On the same day, Kobayashi Stole hair wax, cosmetics, and other items with a total price of about 9,000 yen at a pharmacy in Shintencho Shopping Street, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City. After being spotted by the clerk, Kobayashi sped through the high street, but was eventually caught by a passerby on a bicycle. The clerk and security guard tried to take Kobayashi to the store office when they were desperately resisted, and he also pulled out a 10,000 yuan bill to ask for forgiveness. After hearing that he was called to the police, Kobayashi desperately apologized, and when asked why he wanted to steal, Kobayashi said that it was "just a whim".
Because the amount of the crime was less than 10,000 and compensation had been paid, Kobayashi was not arrested by the police in the end. However, according to the police investigation, in fact, Kobayashi had a history of theft in junior high school, which is already a habitual offender.
Kamen Rider Armor is one of Kobayashi's most famous works, in which he played the protagonist's opponent " Kamen Rider Baron " ( Repulsion Ring Fight ) , and was thus popular with many fans. Embarrassingly, the clerk of the shop that was stolen by Kobayashi was also a fan of Kamen Rider. He recognized Kobayashi's face at a glance, and was even more stunned when he witnessed Kobayashi entering the store and stealing...