IDOL 18+: The Dark Side of J-Pop Idols Panel (ALA 2017)

Date: Sunday January 29, 2017
Time: 12:30-2:00 AM
Location: Ballroom B (CCP 2) Ontario Convention Center
Hosts: Tiffany, Angie, Justin, Manuel

Everyone knows J-Pop idols as cute, positive role models with music that matches their bubble-gum image, but the world of idols isn't always that simple! A-To-J Connections continues its popular "IDOL" series of panels with this look at the dark underside of the idol industry! Besides genre-breaking groups like BiS, Kamen Joshi, and Deep Girl, we will also cover topics such as highly talked about scandals, the controversial nature of gravure, the dark side of the fandom, and the tragic fate of Okada Yukiko. Also be prepared to see some of the craziest videos in the world of Japanese pop idols! Fan and curious newcomer alike, this panel will have something for everyone! Everyone who is over 18 of course!