SMILE-UP., which is providing compensation for damages related to Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, has announced for the first time that two staff members from the former Johnny's agency had sexually assaulted their talent.
"SMILE-UP." posted on its website on the night of the 28th, in response to the response to an interview conducted by British public broadcaster BBC with President Noriyuki Higashiyama regarding the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa. It has been revealed that two staff members had sexually assaulted their talent.
Sexual assault by staff members was pointed out last year in a report by a special team of outside experts, and SMILE-UP also acknowledged it at a press conference, but this is the first time they have publicly announced that there have been multiple incidents. .
According to SMILE-UP., the staff had been dealt with strictly by September of last year, but they have refrained from providing further details due to the privacy of those involved.
To date, there have been no reports of sexual harassment by staff, but if a report is received, the company will respond seriously to verify the details and provide relief.