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The BBC on Johnny Kitagawa, the former kingpin of J-pop who has churned out male pop stars and boy bands for over six decades. Despite having sexually preyed on his protégés who went through the Johnny & Associates machine, he is still revered by many four years after his passing.
This is a disturbing account of sexual abuse and exploitation.
This is a disturbing account of sexual abuse and exploitation.
Japan’s J-pop predator - exposed for abuse but still revered
How did the high priest of Japanese pop, Johnny Kitagawa, exploit teenage boys with impunity for so long?
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