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The popular Japanese boy band Hey! Say! JUMP, signed under STARTO, has been a fan favorite since their debut. Following the wedding announcement of member Daiki Arioka with Mau Matsuoka in June, another member, Hikaru Yaotome, revealed his marriage on August 12, increasing the number of married men in the group.
Hikaru Yaotome’s Marriage Announcement
On August 12, Hikaru Yaotome announced through his agency that he has married his non-celebrity girlfriend. He expressed his commitment to continue challenging himself and striving for personal growth. “I will keep working hard with gratitude, hoping to bring more smiles to everyone who has supported me. Please continue to look after me,” he stated.
Career Highlights and Personal Struggles
Yaotome joined the original Johnny’s agency in 2002 and became a member of Hey! Say! JUMP in September 2007, making his official debut on November 14 of the same year. He served as a torchbearer for Miyagi Prefecture during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In January 2022, he temporarily paused his activities due to sudden deafness but made a comeback in November of the same year.