News of ”50-year-old former national idol” Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women is a hot topic in Korea

Japanese broadcasting stations are considering dropping former SMAP member Nakai Masahiro after he continued to work despite being embroiled in trouble with women.
On the 13th, Japanese media reported that Nakai was a regular on the show.
All TV stations that have Nakai in their ranks have begun an investigation. TV station officials will look into Nakai's troubles with women and will likely use the results of their investigations to decide whether or not to let him step down.
Recently, Nakai paid 90 million yen in settlement money to a female celebrity in her 20s, Ms. A. Nakai had a drinking party with Mr. A, a programming executive at Fuji TV, and the victim, Ms. B.
Nakai was then embroiled in a sex crime scandal. As soon as Mr. A left the room, Nakai was alone with Mr. B. During this process, the sexual assault allegations came to light, and Nakai paid a settlement.
The payment was made after the fact. It was also speculated that Mr. B was Naeun-sama, who had left Fuji TV, causing a stir. In response, Nakai posted an apology on the 9th of this month. He said, "I apologize to everyone for this inconvenience.
We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. Some of the reports are not true, and we feel very sorry for the other party and all the related parties.
"Until now, I have refrained from making any announcements due to confidentiality obligations associated with the settlement with the other party. I am sorry that I have caused difficulties in my own activities.
"There are many things that have happened, so I would like to share as much as I can," Nakai said.
It is also true that a settlement was reached and the matter was resolved. In reaching the settlement, I believe that I have been sincere in responding to the other party's proposal.
"There was absolutely no violence, such as raising one's hand," he said, shocking viewers. He also stated that he would continue with his entertainment career, saying, "Because a settlement has been reached, there will be no hindrance to my future entertainment activities.
"I will be able to continue without any problems," he said in his apology. With Nakai's troubles with women causing controversy every day, there are complaints from the public that he is forcing himself on with his activities. Even TV stations are investigating.
He will now begin an investigation, and attention is focused on whether he will step down.