noun
damaging article by Shūkan Bunshun; Bunshun exposé
Colloquial term for a scandalous or damaging article published by the weekly magazine Shūkan Bunshun, often targeting celebrities or public figures.
あの俳優に文春砲が炸裂したらしい。
It seems a Bunshun exposé hit that actor.
文春砲を
The politician who was targeted by a Bunshun exposé was forced to resign.
A general scoop or exclusive news story; 文春砲 specifically refers to Shūkan Bunshun's exposés.
Coined from 文春 (abbreviation of 週刊文春, Shūkan Bunshun) and 砲 (cannon), likening the magazine's damaging articles to cannon fire.