Johnny & Associates, Inc. was a Japanese talent agency founded by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962, which managed groups of male idols known as "Johnny's".
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On October 2, 2023, Johnny & Associates announced that they would be splitting into two companies: Smile-Up, a firm focused on reparations for Kitagawa's sexual abuse cases, and Starto Entertainment, a talent agency managing existing acts under Johnny & Associates.
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