No analysis is complete without acknowledging the shadow. The Japanese entertainment industry has a well-documented history of burnout, blackmail, and sexual abuse (the Johnny Kitagawa scandal being the most prominent). The culture of Gaman (endurance) means performers often suffer in silence. The pressure to maintain a "pure" image for idols often leads to psychological distress.
No analysis is complete without acknowledging the shadow. The Japanese entertainment industry has a well-documented history of burnout, blackmail, and sexual abuse (the Johnny Kitagawa scandal being the most prominent). The culture of Gaman (endurance) means performers often suffer in silence. The pressure to maintain a "pure" image for idols often leads to psychological distress.