TOKIO leader Joshima Shigeru expresses anger towards Yamaguchi Tatsuya

[Nikki B.]

 

On the April 28th broadcast of TV Asahi's information program 'Gekkan News Leader,' TOKIO leader Joshima Shigeru commented on the recent incident involving fellow member Yamaguchi Tatsuya. 

 

At the beginning of the program, Joshima apologized, "I am terribly sorry for the trouble that TOKIO's Yamaguchi Tatsuya has caused after being investigated for indecent assault. To the victim and family, please accept my sincere apology." 

 

During a press conference, Yamaguchi said, "It might be wishful thinking, but if there is a place for me, I hope to continue as TOKIO." On this, Joshima reponded, "No way. That's impossible."

 

While Yamaguchi talked about his feelings toward the members of TOKIO, it appears that there was no explanation to them prior to the press conference. "That's not something that you find out through TV. I think he should've apologized to us and the company first. Not saying anything until the press conference... What can I say... Have we really been together for 30 years? It's betrayal," he said angrily, "As the group's leader, it's hard to think that we've stayed together for 30 years. I thought he was the most rational one among us, but he wasn't."

 

All five members apparently have not gotten together after the press conference. However, Joshima shared that he and Kokubun Taichi spoke to Yamaguchi for a little while. "He seemed more exhausted than he appeared during the press conference. Even the tears had dried up," he said about Yamaguchi's current situation. He also revealed that he watched Yamaguchi apologizing to Kokubun, "I took one step back. I didn't want to listen to his story. I was in disgust."

 

When asked if he has anything to say to Yamaguchi, Joshima said, "First, he needs to repent for what he has done, and think about what he should do. It's a problem he needs to take care of before I can say anything to him."

 

Due to the incident, Yamaguchi's activities have been suspended, and he has been placed on house arrest. 

 

Source: Model Press

Image: Johnny's net

[tousle]

has nagase tomoya already had a say in this mess?

[Sea of Stars]

It's a problem he needs to take care of before I can say anything to him."

Does this mean Tatsuya is actually a pedophile 

[Moon Jellyfish]

has nagase tomoya already had a say in this mess?

I think they've all spoken up by this point. 

It's a problem he needs to take care of before I can say anything to him."

 

Does this mean Tatsuya is actually a pedophile 

It does make you wonder if he's ever tried anything like this before 

[Jotham]

 

 

 

During a press conference, Yamaguchi said, "It might be wishful thinking, but if there is a place for me, I hope to continue as TOKIO." On this, Joshima reponded, "No way. That's impossible."

 

While Yamaguchi talked about his feelings toward the members of TOKIO, it appears that there was no explanation to them prior to the press conference. "That's not something that you find out through TV. I think he should've apologized to us and the company first. Not saying anything until the press conference... What can I say... Have we really been together for 30 years? It's betrayal," he said angrily, "As the group's leader, it's hard to think that we've stayed together for 30 years. I thought he was the most rational one among us, but he wasn't."

 

Oh man

[--Mari--]

 

 

During a press conference, Yamaguchi said, "It might be wishful thinking, but if there is a place for me, I hope to continue as TOKIO." On this, Joshima reponded, "No way. That's impossible."

 

While Yamaguchi talked about his feelings toward the members of TOKIO, it appears that there was no explanation to them prior to the press conference. "That's not something that you find out through TV. I think he should've apologized to us and the company first. Not saying anything until the press conference... What can I say... Have we really been together for 30 years? It's betrayal," he said angrily, "As the group's leader, it's hard to think that we've stayed together for 30 years. I thought he was the most rational one among us, but he wasn't."

 

 

 

 

 

 

He is definitely getting kicked out once this all goes down. The members want nothing to do with him and theres no way he can continue any solo career he had anymore. If the company cant legally kick him out, he will disappear until his current contract ends and then they will cut ties with him. 

[industry's final boss]

the members seem genuinely disappointed and angry with this whole thing, i hope this doesnt affect them as a group (sans that trash)

i want them to release a single w/o him and start a new page as a group