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Tokyo Reported
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Reported
Mei Nagano's reported two-timing with Kei Tanaka continuing to take commercial toll
TOKYO (TR) – The commercial fallout from the reported two-timing of actress Mei Nagao with actors Kei Tanaka and Kim Mu-jun is continuing. Sankei Sports learned on Tuesday that photos and videos of Tanaka have been removed from the official websites for Suntory Holdings Limited, MOS Food Services, Inc. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Tanaka, 40, had been appearing in commercials for Suntory's Kakubin whiskey and Kaku Highball products. In an interview with Sankei Sports , Suntory commented, 'In light of the current situation, we have decided that it is difficult to convey the true value of the brand.' The photos and videos were removed on Tuesday afternoon. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries also removed such content on the same day. 'We made a comprehensive judgment after considering various impacts,' a representative of the company said. Affair Last month, a reporter for weekly tabloid Shukan Bunshun found Nagano, 25, inviting an apparently drunk Tanaka, who is married, into her apartment in Minato Ward late at night on April 19. Nagano and Tanaka met when they co-starred in the film 'And the Baton Was Passed' in 2021. Further, she spent the night with Kim, her 26-year-old co-star in the TBS drama 'Caster,' the day before, the magazine reported. On May 7, the online version of Bunshun reported intimate chats between Tanaka and Nagano on the app Line. Mei Nakano (X) Commercial fallout Although both agencies deny the relationship and the existence of the Line conversations, the cancellations from Tuesday show their efforts have not stopped what is a widening scandal. On May 1, images were removed from the official website of Kikkoman Corporation, which uses Tanaka as a pitchman. That same day, Eye City, a contact lens specialty retailer, removed content featuring Nagano. A source with Eye City tells the Sankei that the scandal did not have any impact on the decision, saying that the campaign had ended. Photos and videos have also been removed from the official websites of JCB Co., Ltd. and Sunstar. An insider says, 'This trend will continue, and the contract will likely end when it expires.' No press Meanwhile, Sankei Sports has learned that an opening-day stage event to be held on May 16 for the Nagano-starring movie 'Kakkaku Shikajika' will be held without press in attendance. A source explanis, 'If the media were invited in now, it would be dominated by Nagano's scandal, so they are shutting out the press.' Normally, a stage event is held after a movie is released to mark the film's success. 'But even if it is held, it will be difficult to allow the press into the venue in the same way,' the same source says.
Tokyo Reported
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Reported
Mei Nagano's reported two-timing could impact commercial endorsements
TOKYO (TR) – This week, tabloid Shukan Bunshun reported that popular actress Mei Nagano is not only dating Korean actor Kim Mu-jun but also involved in an affair with former co-star Kei Tanaka. Nagano, 25, is currently one of Japan's most in-demand talents for commercial endorsements due to her perceived clean image. But evening tabloid Nikkan Gendai suggests that her revealed carnivorous ways will impede such prospects in the future. In revealing her relationship with Tanaka, who is 15 years her senior and married with two children, a reporter for Bunshun found Nagano inviting an apparently drunk Tanaka into her apartment in Minato Ward late at night on April 19. The pair met when they co-starred in the film 'And the Baton Was Passed' in 2021. Their roles were of father and daughter. 'Some people commented that they were like a real father and daughter, though they were not related by blood,' a film reporter tells Gendai . 'The depiction of a family bond that goes beyond blood ties brought tears to many audience members. Although it was known that they got along well [during the filming], she was caught crossing the line by becoming involved with the 'father.' So the difference is huge. Fans of the movie are expressing their dismay via comments on the internet.' In fact, this was not the first time that she had invited Tanaka to her home. By October of last year, they had already become so close that she had given him a spare key. That's not all. Nagano plays the heroine in the TBS drama series 'Caster' alongside 26-year-old Kim. Apparently, she spent the night with the Korean actor the day before inviting Tanaka to her home. 'If she was playing around with an older actor and cheating on [Kim], that's going to damage her clean image,' an ad agency source says. 'If this is her true nature, her sponsors will be shocked.' Mei Nagano (X) 'We are checking the facts' The big problem will be the huge compensation that might need to be paid as a result. Nagano has 11 commercial contracts. And they are all with big, well-known companies, like Suntory Holdings Limited, NTT Docomo, Inc., JCB Co., Ltd. and Kao Corporation. 'We are checking the facts,' a representative of Kao, which sponsors 'Caster,' told Gendai regarding the reports. 'At this point, no official announcement has been made by any company, but Nagano may be charged more than 100 million yen in penalty fees for each commercial,' the aforementioned ad agency source assures. 'Based on similar cases in the past, such as those involving Masahiro Higashide and Becky, the penalty fee for each commercial is often two to three times the contract fee.' When contacted, Stardust Promotion, which represents Nagano, denied the allegations. 'Tanaka and Kim Mu-jun are senior performers and colleagues. There is no truth to the fact that they are dating,' the agency said. 'However, we have sternly told Nagano to be aware that her actions have led to misunderstandings. We also deeply apologize for the great concern and inconvenience caused by this report to all those involved, the clients and staff involved in advertising and productions, and the fans who support her.'
Tokyo Reported
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Reported
Mei Nagano apologizes for 'misunderstandings' regarding reported two-timing
TOKYO (TR) – Popular actress Mei Nagano last week has apologized over a report that says she is dating two men, one of whom — former co-star Kei Tanaka — is married. Prior to her appearance on Nippon Broadcasting System's 'Mei Nagano's All Night Nippon X' on Monday, she said, 'Regarding the fuss caused by the reports in some weekly magazines, I have caused a lot of worry and trouble to fans who always support me, and to the people I work with. I am truly sorry.' Last week, a reporter for weekly tabloid Shukan Bunshun found Nagano, 25, inviting an apparently drunk Tanaka into her apartment in Minato Ward late at night on April 19. Nagano and Tanaka, 40, met when they co-starred in the film 'And the Baton Was Passed' in 2021. Further, she spent the night with Korean actor Kim Mu-jun, her 26-year-old co-star in the TBS drama 'Caster,' the day before, the magazine reporter. Mei Nagano (X) Nagano continued, 'I sincerely regret my thoughtless actions that led to misunderstandings. In the future, I will act with moderation so that this will never happen again. I am sorry. I will do my best to regain everyone's trust from now on.' She then spent about a minute playing the show's jingle. Around the time of the emergence of the report, Nagano's agency, Stardust Productions, denied the allegations. 'Tanaka and Kim Mu-jun are senior performers and colleagues. There is no truth to the fact that they are dating,' the agency said. 'However, we have sternly told Nagano to be aware that her actions have led to misunderstandings.
Tokyo Reported
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Reported
Report: Kei Tanaka and Mei Nagano in affair
TOKYO (TR) – Weekly tabloid Shukan Bunshun reports this week that actor Kei Tanaka and actress Mei Nagano are in an extra-marital affair. According to the tabloid, Tanaka, 40, met Nagano, 25, when they co-starred in the film 'And the Baton Was Passed' in 2021. The magazine reports that An 'acquaintance' said that they have been in a deep relationship since last year. Tanaka married another actress in 2011. They have two children. The agencies of both Nagano and Tanaka deny the content of the report. The article also says that Nagano is in a relationship with 26-year-old Korean actor Kim Mu-jun. Nagano's agency, Stardust Promotion, denied this allegation as well. 'Tanaka and Kim Mu-jun are senior performers and colleagues. There is no truth to the fact that they are dating,' the agency said. 'However, we have sternly told Nagano to be aware that her actions have led to misunderstandings.'
