On the 29th, Junta Nakama (35) of Johnnys WEST appeared live on the MBS information program "Yonchan TV" (Monday to Friday, 3:40 pm), where he is a regular on Fridays. Regarding the group's name, he said, "All of us in WEST are already planning to change our name. We've talked to the agency," revealing that all seven members are in agreement and have discussed the group name change with the agency. He stated, "We're moving in the direction of changing it," and that they have already started looking for a new name.

At the beginning of a segment about Johnnys sexual assault issue, Nakama openly expressed his true feelings, saying, ``I'm wondering why I have to feel this way.'' On the other hand, he said, ``Even more than that, I think the victims must be feeling even more sad. All of the seven members of WEST are already planning to change the name. I have also talked to the agency.'' .

"There are definitely going to be people who have flashbacks. However, from the fans' point of view...well, there were parts that we didn't want to change, to be honest. However, we are still in the process of finding a name that would be acceptable to the fans. '', he confessed that he was torn between the feelings of the fans, members, and victims, and that he made the decision after much consideration. He also revealed that he is looking for a new name, saying, ``It may take some time, but we are moving in the direction of changing it.''

He also revealed that he had been interviewed in advance about the press conference held by Johnnys office on October 2nd. The agency explained to "each members" what they would talk about at the press conference, and the talent also gave "negative opinions," adding, "We are keeping an eye on how that will come out at the press conference." .