SMILE-UP. announced a change to its management structure on 28 September 2026. Higashiyama Noriyuki (東山紀之), who became president in 2023, will leave his post after retiring from entertainment activities and focusing on compensation efforts for victims.
SMILE-UP. formally announced a change to its management structure on 28 September 2026. The company said it is continuing to consider its future structure, and a review of the current composition of its officers is expected to proceed.
According to the announcement, since taking office in September 2023, Higashiyama Noriyuki (東山紀之) has suspended his entertainment activities and focused on compensation efforts for victims. Further disclosure will be needed for details of the specific appointments and timing of the new management structure.