Johnny's Scandal Fallout and NHK's Lineup Change at Co-hocco

This chapter discusses the fallout of the Johnny's scandal and its impact on the presence of Johnny's entertainers on TV and in commercials. It also explores NHK's decision to showcase more non-Japanese groups, particularly Korean artists, in this year's co-hocco lineup. The chapter highlights the popularity of K-pop groups and speculates on the upcoming performances at Kohaku.