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NTV to continue timelesz show with seven members
Japan’s Nippon TV says “timelesz Familia” will continue with seven members.
The Sunday show features the pop group timelesz and is broadcast in Japan.
Former member Shuto Inomata was arrested in September on suspicion of injuring a woman he knew, and was later released.
His agency ended his contract, and he left the group.
Nippon TV says it changed or edited broadcasts after the arrest, including removing some material featuring him.
The network says staff and the seven performers will work together to keep entertaining viewers.
The group has also said it will continue its activities.
Japan’s Nippon TV said it will continue the show “timelesz Familia” with the group’s seven members.
Tomohiro Okabe, a senior executive, said staff and performers would work together to deliver a show viewers can enjoy.
The decision follows the departure of former member Shuto Inomata, whose agency contract was terminated after his arrest on suspicion of assault.
Nippon TV changed the content of broadcasts scheduled after the arrest, including the show and a music special.
The broadcaster reiterated its position at a regular press conference on October 19.
- Who
- Nippon TV and the seven current members of timelesz.
- What
- The broadcaster will continue “timelesz Familia” with seven members.
- When
- Nippon TV reiterated the decision on October 19, 2026.
- Where
- At Nippon TV’s regular press conference in Tokyo.
- Why
- Inomata left the group after his agency terminated his contract. Nippon TV said it aimed to keep delivering a show viewers can enjoy.
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Nippon TV said it changed the September 20 show after Inomata’s arrest.
The broadcaster changed the content of the music special “120 Million People’s Thank You: Song of Gratitude Festival.
Inomata’s agency announced the termination of his contract.
Nippon TV reiterated that “timelesz Familia” would continue with seven members.
- Show
- timelesz Familia
- Broadcast slot
- Sundays at 2 p.m.
- Current lineup
- 7 timelesz members
- Press conference
- October 19, 2026, in Tokyo
- Former member
- Shuto Inomata, 25
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What people are saying
We will work together as staff and seven performers to continue delivering a program that viewers can enjoy.
We will continue the program with the seven members.
We made efforts to take appropriate measures, such as changing broadcast content and cutting appearance scenes, after receiving the report of the arrest.