Their pay was surprisingly low. Their public and "private" lives were carefully orchestrated—they always appeared perfect in all situations and seemed to enjoy a lavish lifestyle that most Japanese could only dream about. In reality, however, they were placed under continuous surveillance by their promoters and were unable to enjoy the private lives invented for them. They were often overworked and even if their songs sold well most of the money went to the musicians and writers.

Kyoko Fukada

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Fukada Kyoko debuted in 1997 with her first appearance in the Dorama "Sore ga Kotae da!" as Kazune. Fukada appeared in her first movie "Ring 2" as Kanae Sawaguchi in 1999 as well as being in her second movie "Dolls" as Haruna which was released in 2002.

Kyoko Fukada is also a JPop singer and has made her first debut in singing on her first single "The Last Fruit" leading to her first full album "Dear" both released in 1999.

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