статья про SMAP
В The Japan Times Online была опубликована небольшая, но занятная статья, про SMAP в том числе: 'SMAP put on the spot'. Два пассажа из нее мне понравились особенно:
"...One of the mysteries of Japanese show business is how a group as mediocre as SMAP in the singing and dancing department could become such commercial music titans".
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"...For Johnny's, talent and even exposure are less important than cost-effectiveness".