The New York Times
An Aging Boy Band Calls It Quits, but Japan Can’t Let Go
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/20/world/asia/japan-smap-breakup.html?smid=tw-share

lemonde
Au Japon, clap de fin pour le boys band SMAP
http://www.lemonde.fr/musiques/article/2016/08/17/au-japon-clap-de-fin-pour-le-boys-band-smap_4983745_1654986.html

economist
Sayonara, SMAP: J-pop
https://espresso.economist.com/99b410aa504a6f67da128d333896ecd4

BBC
Japan boy band SMAP to break up
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37075638

THE STRAITS TIMES（Singapore）
Sayonara Smap
http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/sayonara-smap

Nikkei Asian Review
Breakup of beloved band SMAP highlights the state of J-pop
http://asia.nikkei.com/magazine/20160825-ASIA-S-SILVER-LINING/Business/Breakup-of-beloved-band-SMAP-highlights-the-state-of-J-pop?n_cid=NARAN012

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irishtime
Pop group Smap’s apology lifts veil on Japan’s talent agencies
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/asia-pacific/pop-group-smap-s-apology-lifts-veil-on-japan-s-talent-agencies-1.2507025#.V7fGyr125YZ.twitter