Okamoto, who came forward following the publication of the BBC's new documentary "Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop," is not the first person to have accused Kitagawa of sexual abuse.

With their hairless jawlines and floppy fringes, these J-pop idols don't just sell albums, they advertise anything from real estate to contact lenses. It's as if the allegations of Kitagawa's ...

As a fan of J-pop idols, he had experienced social media’s invaluable role firsthand in not only connecting artists with their fans, but fans with each other. Whenever he found posts saying a ...

More stars we've lost in 2024:Wayne Northrop, Silvia Pinal, Quincy Jones Her music, which relied on a dance-heavy sound, catapulted her to fame in the 1980s, making her one of the most beloved J-pop ...

Japanese music made waves globally, fueled by Coachella debuts, TikTok virality and unexpected hits like Creepy Nuts' ...

Why? Journalist Mobeen Azhar explores the suffocating reality of being a J-pop idol and the influence that Kitagawa had on the media, and exposes the brutal consequences of turning a blind eye.

A pioneering figure in Japan's entertainment industry, Nakayama rose to fame during the 1980s, an era of explosive success for J-pop across Asia ... journey as an idol, earning her the Japan ...

But their unlikely fusion of cutesy J-pop and pummeling metal is a phenomenon ... since the '70s and specialises in peppy pop. Lately, Idol svengalis have been targeting more niche audiences ...

J-pop is a tough sell overseas ... which is celebrating its fifth anniversary. The duo's hit single “Idol” gained popularity among audiences overseas and led to their first U.S. solo concert ...