It has been disclosed that Higashiyama Noriyuki (東山紀之) will retire as president of SMILE-UP. His activities after retirement have not been decided, and his future, including the possibility of returning to the entertainment industry, is reportedly undecided.
It has been reported that SMILE-UP. member Higashiyama Noriyuki (東山紀之) has decided to retire as president. The report indicates that the retirement will take place sometime after this summer, but no specific date has been given.
There has been no formal announcement regarding the successor or the structure that will follow, and no policy for running the organization after the retirement has been stated. His future activities, including a possible return to the entertainment industry, remain undecided.
The report has been carried primarily by Livedoor News, with other media outlets also treating it as the same information.