Japanese singer Gen Hoshino has recently found himself at the center of a scandal. Rumors have surfaced suggesting that he cheated on his wife, Yui Aragaki, with a married NHK female anchor. Both Hoshino and Aragaki have denied these allegations through their agency, Amuse. However, the controversy deepened when an Amuse performance forecast report for February was leaked online. This report showed a revision in the company’s operating profit, reducing it by 1 billion yen—coincidentally, the same amount rumored to have been paid to suppress the scandal.
Financial Discrepancies Fuel Speculation
According to the leaked report, Amuse’s operating profit forecast for the March 2024 period was revised down by 1 billion yen, from an initial estimate of 2.7 billion yen to 1.7 billion yen. This revision was attributed to increased operating costs and fixed expenses related to event production and new business ventures that did not meet expectations. At the same time, the company’s revenue was revised upward from 47 billion yen to 53 billion yen, thanks to higher earnings from live productions and the inclusion of Jidong TV in the merger scope from October 2023.
The timing of this financial adjustment has led to further speculation. The decrease in operating profit by exactly 1 billion yen has many people questioning whether there is a connection to the alleged payment to cover up the scandal. While the numbers alone are not definitive proof, they certainly add a layer of complexity to the situation.
As a fan of Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu, where Hoshino and Aragaki first met, this scandal is quite disheartening. It’s always tough to see public figures embroiled in such controversies, especially when their professional and personal lives are so intertwined. Whether or not the allegations are true, the financial report leak adds a curious twist to the story. The numbers might just be a coincidence, but they certainly fuel the fire of speculation.
In my opinion, the focus should be on the facts presented and not just on sensational headlines. Until there’s concrete evidence, it’s essential to take these rumors with a grain of salt and respect the privacy of those involved.
