SMAP is disbanding?!

Pic @ livedoor news

I woke up to media outlets reports that SMAP is disbanding.

According to news, the group's 58-year-old female manager who is often described as their 'foster parent' has resigned from the position as director from J Dream, Inc., a sub company of Johnny's & Associates, inc.. And she will also be leaving Johnny & Associates, Inc. during next month. It is also reported that Nakai Masahiro, Inagaki Goro,Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, and Katori Shingo have showed their intentions of leaving the agency with her, while Kimura Takuya decided to stay with the company. Not sure if it means they are going to go to the same company she goes to...?!

Pic @ Daily Sports Online

Due to this Johnny's released a statement today Jan 13. In the statement it said as there were reports regarding some SMAP members leaving and their manager's resignation from a directors position. It is true that we are having consultation and negotiations about the matter, however as of right now, they cannot provide a detailed answer.

I wonder how this will end....!?