Singer, actor, and former KAT-TUN member Kazuya Kamenashi has introduced his marriage to actress and tv character Minami Tanaka.
On June 29, the couple shared a joint assertion by way of their official channels confirming each their marriage and that they’re anticipating their first little one collectively. The couple expressed gratitude to followers and promised to proceed rising each professionally and personally.
“Because the season arrives when the greenery of the timber shines much more brightly, we hope that every one of you’re doing properly. We wish to inform you that we, Kazuya Kamenashi and Minami Tanaka, are getting married.
We might additionally wish to share that we have now been blessed with a brand new life. Although we’re nonetheless inexperienced, we’ll proceed striving even more durable whereas cherishing what it means to be artists, mother and father, and human beings.
We are going to proceed to method each one in all our actions sincerely, and we humbly ask to your continued steerage and assist. We wish to categorical our heartfelt gratitude to everybody who has supported us, in addition to to all these concerned who’ve proven us understanding and cooperation.
June 29, 2026
Kazuya Kamenashi and Minami Tanaka”
Kamenashi, 40, debuted as a member of KAT-TUN in 2006 and have become one in all Japan’s most recognizable idols by way of each music and appearing. All through his profession, he starred in hit dramas together with Gokusen, Nobuta wo Produce, Yokai Ningen Bem, and Boku, Unmei no Hito desu.
He formally departed STARTO ENTERTAINMENT following KAT-TUN’s disbandment in March 2025 and has continued actions as a solo artist and actor.
In the meantime, Minami Tanaka, 39, first gained fame as a TBS announcer earlier than turning into one in all Japan’s most profitable freelance tv personalities and actresses. She has hosted quite a few selection applications and has additionally expanded into appearing, starring in dramas and movies lately.
The couple’s relationship first turned public in January 2024. Later that yr, they appeared collectively within the drama Future, additional fueling public curiosity of their romance.
The announcement marks a significant new chapter for each stars as they put together for married life and parenthood collectively.
