Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop (2023)
Johnny Kitagawa’s legendary male-only talent agency trained young boys to become superstars. But for over 50 years, Japan has kept Kitagawa’s dark secret – a long history of allegations of sexual abuse, made by boys in his agency. Even after the music mogul’s death in 2019, the Japanese media remained largely silent. 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.
Director: Megumi Inman
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: March 7, 2023
Cast
Production: BBC
Language: English, 日本語
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop about?
- Johnny Kitagawa’s legendary male-only talent agency trained young boys to become superstars. But for over 50 years, Japan has kept Kitagawa’s dark secret – a long history of allegations of sexual abuse, made by boys in his agency. Even after the music mogul’s death in 2019, the Japanese media remained largely silent. 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.
- Who directed Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop?
- Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop was directed by Megumi Inman.
- Who stars in Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop?
- Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop stars Johnny Kitagawa, Mobeen Azhar.
- How long is Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop?
- Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop?
- Predator: The Secret Scandal of J-Pop is a Documentary, TV Movie film.