Kitagawa returned to Japan again and founded Johnny & Associates in 1962 after establishing the male idol group Johnnys.
Talent Agency Johnny & Associates announced on Friday that Julie Keiko Fujishima, the niece of late founder Johnny Kitagawa, will become the new president of the agency.
The members of idol groups under the management of Johnny & Associates are collectively known as “Johnny’s.”
Johnny & Associates went on to establish and manage many male idol groups such as SMAP, Arashi, Tokio, KinKi Kids, V6, KAT-TUN, and Hey!