Another day, another Eggplant
The newest group to debut from Johnny’s were given a lesson by their boss to treat their fans with more respect, reports Sponichi Annex and Nikkan Sports on February 11.
Sexy Zone, who made their CD debut in November last year, had their first concert at the Tokyo International Forum that day. It was originally scheduled to be a single concert with 5000 fans, but after receiving 360,000 requests for concert tickets, two extra shows had been added.
Group member So Matsushima talked to the press following the concert.
“I was so happy to be able to meet fans three times. I was so upset the first time I heard there was only going to be one concert.”
His comment however, got him in trouble with his boss Johnny Kitagawa.
“You need to be more thankful that could do a concert. Make sure you give each and every performance everything you have,” he said.
It has been reported Matsushima bit his lip, nodded, and finally said, “I understand”.
Nevertheless, Mr Kitagawa said Sexy Zone delivered a good show.
“It was a great success. Kids these days learn things so fast.”
He also hinted he hoped Sexy Zone would not pull a Jin Akanishi and go behind his back to get married.
“These kids are still too young to get married so it’s nice I don’t have to worry about them.”
Hideaki Takizawa’s reaction to the news (Chunichi Sports)
“It was his decision, and it’s something to celebrate. I hope it’ll motivate him to work harder now. I hope both of them can stay true to each other,” Takizawa said.
When asked whether he had received any prior notification, Takizawa said, “I can’t answer that”.
Johnny Kitagawa, who was at the same press conference as Takizawa was surprised at his talent’s comment, and asked him not to do the same.
“Tackey, if this happens to you, I hope you can talk to me about it beforehand,” Kitagawa said.
Johnny’s President upset he was not told the news earlier
Johnny Kitagawa was not happy Jin Akanishi did not tell him he was getting married to Meisa Kuroki, the Johnny’s president told press on February 10, reports Chunichi Sports.
The two stars were officially married on February 2, announcing it to the press on February 9, with some reports stating Kuroki is pregnant.
“I think [their relationship and marriage] is wonderful but I hadn’t been told anything. I had gotten one phone call [after they got married], that’s it. I wish he’d had contacted me more,” Kitagawa said.
It has been reported Kitagawa had explained now - January and February - was not best time for the agency either, who were more than busy with most of their talents getting ready or performing in concerts and shows.
Kitagawa continued to talk about Akanishi’s independent personality, but said the talent is no longer able to use it as a reason for his behaviour.
“I guess I have to accept it in a way though, it’s in his nature to do things by himself.
“But now he has think about someone else. He needs to understand he’s responsible for her career too. She has a job to do too, they can’t do things that would cause trouble for the other person,” he said.
When asked whether Akanishi would receive some sort of punishment, the Johnny’s president said Akanishi would not get away so easily.
“I’m the one who has to take full responsibility if he does anything wrong, so I do need to think of something.”
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Start to dislike this So kid. Well, it's normal for someone who got to be in the spotlight so early. Sexy Zone is too young to get married but some members can still knock girls off. Takky is forever alone.