The Johnny & Associates agency (Johnny’s) announced on Tuesday that Keiichiro Koyama from the four-member NEWS idol group has resumed his professional activities as of Wednesday.
The agency also “sternly reprimanded” fellow NEWS member Shigeaki Kato, who was also at the party when Koyama was drinking with the girl.
Koyama stated that he has had time to face himself and deeply reflect on his actions during his three-week hiatus.
The NEWS group formed in 2003 with nine members, but took a hiatus in 2006 when two of its own members were accused of underage drinking in 2005 and 2006.