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#259: The “Godfather Of J-Pop” Assaulted Male Trainees In Exchange For Making Them Stars (Johnny Kitagawa)

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This month, morbid is celebrating its five year anniversary. In order to become a top idol at J&A, Johnny and Associates, some said that you had to be a victim first. The godfather of J-pop was allegedly one of the most prolific predators the entertainment industry had ever seen. He would have people circling buildings waiting in lines to see his stars just to get a glimpse of them.

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