Question from Readers:
Has Tomoya Nagase retired from showbiz? I recently found out about this, but what’s going on?
About Tomoya Nagase’s Retirement from Showbiz
Hello! I recently learned from the news that Tomoya Nagase has stepped away from the entertainment industry. He was a member of the Johnny’s idol group “TOKIO,” and he had been very active in music and
variety shows. I loved his humor and performances, so I was surprised by the sudden news. It seems that his decision to retire was motivated by a desire to cherish his own time more. He chose to leave the industry to prioritize time with his family and to take on new challenges. This is something that many of us, especially parents, can relate to. I truly believe that spending time with family and raising children is incredibly important, and I found his choice quite moving.
Memories of Tomoya Nagase
I often watched the dramas and variety shows featuring Nagase, and I was always impressed by his sense of humor. I remember a time when I tried to imitate his slightly quirky personality while watching “Himitsu no Arashi-chan” with friends. I laughed so hard that my stomach hurt! His charm goes beyond just being good-looking; it’s how he captivates people with his humor. I also love manzai and comedy, and watching his style makes me want to come up with fun ideas to share fun moments with my kids. Speaking of which, I recently watched some comedy videos with my child and was a bit shocked that my jokes didn’t go over well. It made me realize that humor changes across generations. Moving forward, I want to embrace humor in parenting, just like Nagase does. If anyone has memories of Tomoya Nagase or thoughts about comedy, I’d love for you to share them in the comments! It would be great to share some fun stories together.
