On the 10th it was revealed that Tomohisa Yamashita (35) had left Johnny’s office late last month. Yamashita posted a message to fans on the fan club site.

Yamashita reported: “In the last three months, I have faced my own actions and have reconsidered what I have done so far and what I will do in the future, and as a result, I decided to leave Johnny’s office.” “Johnny’s office is the birthplace of Tomohisa Yamashita, who gave birth to me and raised me. I would like to leave that office and take a new step towards my childhood dreams.”

Furthermore, he wrote about his memories with Mr. Janny Kitagawa, who passed away last year, and thanks to the fans who have supported him for 24 years since he joined the company. On top of that, “I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mary, Julie, Takizawa, Kamenashi and Johnny’s office for always taking care of me warmly and sending me beer for the future.” I told you.

Yamashita entered Johnny’s office in 1996. He debuted as NEWS in 2003. The single “Youth Amigo” from the unit “Shuji and Akira” with Kazuya Kameri (34) who co-starred in the 2005 drama “Nobuta. Produced” became a great success. Since then, he has starred in a multitude of works such as “Kurosagi” in 2006 and “Proposal Daisakusen” in 2007. “Code Blue-Dr. Heli Emergency Lifesaving-” ran until season 3 and was made into a movie in 2018.

◆ Tomohisa Yamashita Born in Chiba Prefecture on April 9, 1985 (Showa 60). Graduated from Ming University in 2008. Joined Johnny’s office in 1996. Starred in dramas like TBS “Kurosagi” and Fuji TV “Code Blue” and movies like “Tomorrow’s Joe.” 175 cm. Blood type A.