Former AKB48 member Yui Yokoyama announces her marriage! She steps into a new chapter in life with her 7 years older boyfriend, Shota Yoshikawa, and fans send their warm blessings

Yui Yokoyama, a former member of the Japanese girl group AKB48, is loved by fans for her sweet appearance and elegant demeanor. On the 2nd, she unexpectedly announced her marriage to 7 years older actor Shota Yoshikawa, shocking everyone. Yui Yokoyama issued a statement via social media, writing: “We, Shota Yoshikawa and Yui Yokoyama, have gotten married.” The couple expressed their hope to support each other in building a happy family and thanked fans for their years of support and companionship.

Yui Yokoyama revealed in a statement that the couple will continue to work hard facing the future and are grateful for the support received along the way: “With everyone’s encouragement, we have been able to continue until today, for which we are sincerely grateful. Although we are still immature, we hope to continue to receive everyone’s protection and support in the future.” The heartfelt confession sparked lively discussions among fans, and many blessings poured into the comment section.

Yui Yokoyama debuted in 2009 as a member of AKB48’s 9th generation, took over from Mariko Shinoda as the captain of Team A in 2013, and became the general director of AKB48 in 2015, showcasing her leadership skills. She officially graduated in 2021 to start her personal career, and now she embarks on a new stage of life as she begins a happy married life with Shota Gojo.