Junichi Okada getting cosy with co-star?

Rumour has it Junichi Okada is getting close to his upcoming movie co-star Nana Eikura, reports Nikkan Saizo on October 24.

Ex-Johnny’s Jr. talent arrested for assaulting teacher

A 14-year-old ex-Johnny’s Jr. talent has been arrested by police for assaulting his school teacher, reports gossip magazine Shukan Josei.

 

The magazine, which went on sale today, reports on September 14, a 53-year-old junior high school teacher in Kawagoe city, Saitama prefecture, was punched by one of his school’s students.  It has been reported the student had frequently received warnings from teachers for bad behaviour and untidy uniforms in the past.

 

It has been reported a representative at Johnny’s & Associates has said the talent has not been actively working lately.

“He seems to be referred as a Johnny’s Jr. talent, but he has not been working for us since June this year, and we are yet to confirm that he was the one actually involved.”

 

Cyzowoman has reported the ex-talent had been featured on an episode of variety show SMAP x SMAP and many fans have already narrowed the list of Jrs down to a possible name.  It has also been reported the incident began after one teacher gave the student a warning.  The student then confronted the teacher, prompting another teacher to jump in and stop the argument, only to be punched twice in the chest.  Police were called in and the student was arrested on the spot.  It has been reported the student had told police he punched the teacher because they surrounded him, which made him angry.

What’s going on with Junnosuke Taguchi’s relationship with Rena Komine?

Rena Komine

Rumor has it KAT-TUN’s Junnosuke Taguchi might be getting married to actress Rena Komine soon, reports Gekiura! Geino Japan.

 

Cyzowoman has reported the two had been spotted on dates since 2007, and had been caught going on holiday to Hawaii in 2009.

 

A July issue of weekly gossip magazine Shukan Josei had reported the couple were pretty much living together in Taguchi’s apartment in Tokyo, and have been seen together taking their dog for a walk.

 

But ever since the first scandals came out about Komine and Taguchi, Komine had been fading from the public eye.  By October last year she had even stopped writing in her blog.

 

It has been reported things started to change for Komine on July 15 this year when she re-launched her blog, and announced she had opened up her own beauty salon ELEMENTS OF FOUR SEASONS. The salon offers organic makeup products, organic foods, and even gives customers the chance to create their own power stone bracelets.

 

It has been reported Komine’s next move is to start thinking about settling down.

“Rena Komine hasn’t had any acting jobs lately and she doesn’t seem to have any regrets about it either.  Apparently she’s thinking about marrying Taguchi as soon as her beauty salon business gets on track.  The only problem is that he’s a Johnny’s talent so it won’t be easy.  Taguchi’s only options could be to either leave KAT-TUN or leave the agency altogether.  Taguchi doesn’t have too many jobs himself so it’s highly likely,” one source said.

 

Another source said Komine is already threatening Taguchi’s career.

“A number of times Johnny’s have warned Taguchi to break up with Komine.  Not because he’s a pop star, but probably more because Komine is a bad influence.  Some information indicates she used to work in something similar to the adult-entertainment business, and she’s been spotted walking down the streets wearing skimpy outfits.  The staff who work with Taguchi are worried these things could damage his reputation,” an publicity agency leader said.

 

Although neither have admitted to being in a relationship, for many Taguchi fans, Komine’s presence is not exactly welcoming.  Things might be different if she retires from the public eye completely, but in the mean time, all fans can do is wait and see what happens.

 

I wasn’t planning on writing this story, but because I’ve read stories about Rena Komine in a few different places, I thought I might as well – Momo.