- WEST, a 7-member group formerly under Johnny’s Entertainment, has changed their group name to WEST.
- WEST is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, but recent actions by the group members and staff have caused an uproar among fans.
- The controversy involves staff members being too intimate with the members, such as writing messages on equipment used by the members.
- Fans are criticizing the lack of professionalism from both the staff and the members, as well as the information leaks from staff members.
- The backlash from fans has led to a decline in ticket sales for WEST’s upcoming dome tour, which was meant to be a celebratory event for their 10th anniversary.
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Keisuke Koyama’s Controversy with WEST. Staff
Inappropriate Interactions with Concert Staff
The popular idol group WEST. has found itself embroiled in a controversy regarding the inappropriate interactions between the group members and their concert staff. It was reported that some staff members were seen engaging in intimate behavior with the group members, which has caused outrage among the fans. This includes a female staff member who was allegedly posting suggestive messages and decorations on the equipment used by the group during their performances.Lack of Professionalism from WEST. Staff
The controversy has also highlighted the lack of professionalism among the WEST. staff. It was revealed that some staff members, including the stylist’s assistant, were sharing behind-the-scenes information and photos on social media, which was seen as a breach of trust and a violation of the group’s privacy. This has led to criticism of the staff’s behavior and their inability to maintain appropriate boundaries with the group members.Keisuke Koyama’s Response and Backlash
In response to the controversy, WEST. member Keisuke Koyama attempted to defend the staff’s actions, but this only served to further inflame the situation. Koyama’s posts on social media were seen as dismissive of the fans’ concerns and only added to the growing backlash against the group and its staff.Impact on WEST.’s 10th Anniversary Tour
Cancellation of Dome Tour
The controversy has had a significant impact on WEST.’s plans for their 10th anniversary celebration. The group’s highly anticipated dome tour, which was set to be the highlight of their anniversary year, has now been canceled due to the fallout from the staff controversy.Declining Ticket Sales
The backlash from the fans has also led to a decline in ticket sales for WEST.’s upcoming events. Fans have expressed their disappointment and anger by refusing to purchase tickets, and some have even declared that they will no longer support the group.Comparison to Former Johnny’s Entertainment Groups
The handling of this controversy has been compared to the strict policies and practices of the former Johnny’s Entertainment agency, where such behavior from staff and artists was not tolerated. This has led to further criticism of WEST.’s management and their inability to maintain the same level of professionalism and control over their group’s image.Q&A: The Firestorm of WEST.: Dome Tour Canceled – Unbelievable Nepotism in Johnny’s
Q: What is the controversy surrounding the WEST. group?
A: The WEST. group, formerly known as Johnnys WEST, has faced controversy due to the actions of their staff members. The issues include staff members being overly friendly with the members, such as writing messages on equipment used by the group, and staff members posting about their interactions with the members on social media, which has upset the group’s fans.
Q: How has the controversy affected the group’s upcoming dome tour?
A: The controversy has led to a decline in ticket sales for the group’s upcoming dome tour, which is meant to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Fans have expressed their displeasure with the group’s actions and some have even declared that they will no longer be fans.
Q: How does the handling of staff and information differ between the WEST. group and the former Johnny’s agency?
A: According to a former editor who has worked with Johnny’s artists, the former Johnny’s agency was much stricter in terms of controlling information and the behavior of external staff. They would avoid working with staff members who displayed “fan-like” behavior, in order to maintain a clear separation between the artists and their staff.
Video: The title translated to English is: The huge uproar of WEST. resulted in the cancellation of their dome tour… If they were Johnnys, this would be unthinkable, the biased behavior towards their own members is speechless…