Herman Gonzales comments

I can't believe her husband is suing for Y3.3 Million..... what is he a Pimp? So you're putting a monetary value, a price out there for sleeping with your wife. She should just divorce the guy right away. Sure she screwed up.... but his reaction should either be forgiveness or divorce.... not money.

I could be wrong, but it's not about the money. It's about creating a punishment for an act which will deter people from committing the act. Mr. Goto is showing the other man the consequences of his bad act. Money is what we trade for our time on this Earth. It is what can cause stress and relief. Money is a man's livelihood, and marriage is sacred.

The producers could pick almost anyone off the streets and make them a MM

Tsunku had a real eye for talent, and for discovering rising superstars. He had scope to see the big picture, already imagining years into the future what they would become. They were certainly not "picked off the street." They underwent try-outs, and then have to endure a 3 day dance rehearsal camp. Sometimes a girl is chosen, but fails to succeed at the 3 day camp, and so they are thrown out of the group as quickly as they were in.

https://youtu.be/4HTmbqwrMlE?t=50

Out of 5 girls, only Maki Goto succeeded in becoming member the group. You can see the reaction of the 4 other girls as they are told they will NOT be chosen. Must've been awkward for Maki, and really sad to see those girls cry tears of sadness.