NEWS' members Koyama Keiichiro and Kato Shigeaki in trouble for drinking with a 19 year old

[--Mari--]

 

 

The other day, some tabloid magazines reported that NEWS members Koyama Keiichiro and Kato Shigeaki were drinking with a minor. As a result, Koyama's activities have been suspended temporarily, and Kato has been given a stern warning. 

 

On June 7, Koyama explained the situation on NTV's 'news every.' in which he serves as a newscaster. "She told me that she was twenty years old, so I had no idea she was a minor," he said. "Consequently, I participated in a drinking party with a minor and said things that enticed her to drink. I needn't say this, but this behavior is inappropriate as a newscaster on a news program. I am terribly sorry." He continued, "As such, I will be taking a break from 'news every.' for the time being. During this time, my activities have been suspended, and I will use this time to take another good look at myself."

 

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Johnny's & Associates have also released a statement regarding the incident. After interviewing several people participating at the get-together, it became clear that a 19-year-old was present. They explained that the woman claimed that she was twenty through conversation and text messages. 

 

Johnny's also acknowledged the fact that drinking took place with a minor, and that Koyama called on others and encouraged them to drink. "Regardless of a minor being there, this type of action should not have been conducted as someone who is involved in a news program. Our agency is taking the current situation very seriously," they stated, resulting in the temporary suspension of Koyama's activities. 

Credit:Tokyohive

[--Mari--]

Koyama's explanation and apology on NTV's News Every

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDR_YgZR88s

[wiaraewiwiarae]

When a 19-year-old is lying about her age and an establishment does not check id and serves alcohol to a minor and someone else gets punished.
 

[abra]

I don't really think they did anything wrong, if their account is true.

[Lolly21]

Ok...

[echu2012]

I feel so bad for Koyama the most (IF their claim is true). He's one of the most responsible Johnny's idols that I know (purely based from programs and interviews I've seen) and he's also the leader of NEWS.

[whatthehellisgoingon]

I'm viewing this issue as a form of betrayal with intention to bring them down. The liar minor is one issue, while the other issue is the recording. Sounds too fishy to me. 

But then, despite that they're innocent in this case, it would be a wake up call to them to always be careful and keeps themselves in check. There's a reason why most celebrities keep everything private and does not simply joins stranger parties/karaoke. While some would go to an extent to only be drunk at home.

Leasons learned and hopefully I'll be able to see them in tv soon.

[cheeschashi]

I feel so bad for Koyama :'(

who would've thought a casual get together would bring so much trouble to him and Shige :(

 

hopefully he won't be suspended that long

and I hope the girl who lied about her age and the one recording and spreading it receive their karma