Three tricky ways the Japanese entertainment industry keeps idol singers from dating soranews24.com

It’s widely known in Japan that idol singers are often contractually prohibited from engaging in romantic relationships.
A signed contract isn’t always enough to keep young love and hormones in check, though.
Being an idol isn’t like working a nine-to-five shift at the office.
But since the talent agencies want to minimize the idols’ private time, managers will add on-site breaks and rest periods in the middle of the work schedule.
Not if the men are gay, which is another characteristic some agencies look for when choosing who to handle their idols’ appearance.