Aya HirayamaTheir 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.
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Aya HirayamaTheir 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.
