Johnny's Entertainment updated its official website on the 19th with a message titled "Report on Future Company Operations," presented by President of Operations Noriyuki Higashiyama.

In the statement, it was reported, "Today, we held our board of directors meeting and discussed various aspects of our future company operations, including the handling of shares owned by Fujishima, specific measures for compensating victims, changing the company name, and the future of our talents and employees. We have confirmed the major directions we should take. We plan to carefully examine legal, tax, and other related issues in the future. Furthermore, we intend to provide a detailed progress report on October 2nd."

Additionally, the statement expressed, "To the victims, business partners, and all our fans, we acknowledge your concerns and inconveniences. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding as we work through these matters."

Full Statement on Future Company Operations

We have earnestly considered your feedback and criticism regarding our company's future direction.

Today, we conducted our board of directors meeting, where we discussed various aspects of our future company operations from multiple perspectives, including the handling of shares owned by Fujishima, specific measures for compensating victims, changing the company name, and the future of our talents and employees. We have identified the key directions we should pursue.

We plan to conduct a thorough examination of legal, tax, and other relevant matters in the future. Furthermore, we aim to provide a detailed progress report on October 2nd.

To the victims, business partners, and all our fans, we understand the anxiety, worry, and inconvenience we may have caused. We request your continued patience and support during this time.

September 19, 2023 

President of Operations Noriyuki Higashiyama