V6 breaks up at last… Friday’s scoop on V6’s legendary love life

Another Johnny’s group is bringing down the curtain on its history.

V6 has been active on the front line for 26 years since 1995. There are only a few days left to see the members’ brave faces before they break up on November 1, the anniversary of their debut.

“The group has established a new way of being, with each member contributing to the group’s popularity by demonstrating their individuality in different fields, such as host for Yoshihiko Inohara (45), stage actor for Tsuyoshi Morita (42), and actor for Junichi Okada (40). They are still close enough to have meals together and celebrate each other’s birthdays. They have even created a LINE group for all the members.

On the other hand, the choice to disband the group is still questionable. Even though they have contributed a lot to the office and the group is not badly connected, why did they choose to disband instead of suspending their activities?

“It all started in the spring of 2007. It all started around the spring of 2007, when Morita announced to the members that he wanted to become independent from the office and concentrate on his acting career. The other members also wanted to be active in their own genres, and more than anything, they felt strongly that ‘V6 would not be V6 without these six members. The dissolution was their idea.

On the other hand, the office is also going through a transition period. President Keiko Fujishima Julie, 55, who took office in September 2007, is thinking of breaking away from the idol office. Janny Kitagawa (d. 87) was negative about dissolving the group, but President Julie doesn’t care what form it takes as long as it brings revenue to the office. He probably sees a commercial opportunity in Okada’s acting career and Inohara’s MC business. Also, the number of fan club members seems to have bottomed out before reaching 400,000. I think the fact that the rapidly growing Snow Man has more than 500,000 members and King & Prince has more than 700,000 members is one of the reasons why the office allowed the group to disband.

The remaining five members, excluding Morita who is going independent, are planning to continue their activities individually while remaining registered with the office. While each of them is pursuing their own entertainment, Ken Miyake (42) is said to be the one who may take an unexpected path. A source at a major advertising agency told us.

“Miyake seems to be interested in directing and producing, and has said he would like to plan live shows and train junior members. He is also good friends with vice president Hideaki Takizawa (39) and is said to be discussing various matters with him. I don’t think he’ll be in the front office, but he might be working behind the scenes more often.

But his private life seems to be struggling.” Yu Hirukawa, 35, was reported to be in a relationship at the end of October 2007, but from that time she leaked to her friends that the relationship was not going so well. Marriage may take a little longer. On the other hand, the leader, Masayuki Sakamoto (50), is likely to reach the goal with his girlfriend, former Takarazuka top star Hikaru Asami (49). It would not be surprising if they decide to take the next step in their lives with the breakup. Marriage within this year is quite possible.”

FRIDAY has captured a variety of scoops on the members of V6. In this issue, we would like to look back at the trajectory of the group through many treasured photos and send our best wishes to the six members as they embark on a new chapter in their lives.

Ken Miyake (42)

Priscilla (Fashion Model) October 26, 2006

Just when you think they’ve had their moment of glamour, they grab each other’s cheeks and make out on the street. The intimacy of their relationship led to rumors of marriage. ……

♡Namie Amuro July 11, ’03

One year after her divorce from SAM, she was living with Amuro in his new house. His love affair with the “Diva of the Heisei Era” shocked the world.

Handsome White Beauty August 2, 2007 issue

After enjoying a mutual umbrella date, they got into their car and headed for home. It was controversial at the time because it was right after Janie’s emergency transport.

Handsome short cut beauty Dec. 9, 2011 issue

Enjoying a tour of commercial facilities and cafes with a beautiful woman. Despite being a top idol, he also has a commoner’s side, using the city bus to get around.

Go Morita (42)

Rie Miyazawa ♡ June 26, 2008

Enjoying shopping, the two have now been married for four years. According to some reports, Morita is planning to take jobs through Miyazawa’s office in the future.

♡Aya Ueto ’02 December 27, 2002

On some days, Morita’s parents and the office both approve, and Morita goes straight home from his parents’ house to work. On other days, they enjoyed yakiniku with Morita’s friends.

Morita started dating Aya Ueto, who was 17 at the time, after they appeared together in a TV drama. However, they broke up in May of 2010 due to a gap in their feelings about marriage.

♡Kirari July 7, ’00

They started dating right after Morita’s debut. They were spotted enjoying Disney dates, but broke up before he turned 20.

Junichi Okada (40)

Aoi Miyazaki ♡ April 8-15, 2004 issue

The two began dating after overcoming an affair with Sosuke Takaoka and Aoi Miyazaki, who had not yet divorced. Their love grew steadily, and they married in December 2005.

In November 2006, one month before their marriage announcement, they enjoyed a trip to Venice and Paris.

♡Yu Aoi September 12, ’08

Junichi Okada and Yu Aoi first met in the drama “Tiger & Dragon” broadcast in 2005. However, due to their busy schedules, they went their separate ways in the fall of 2009.

On the way to the supermarket, they lock arms in close contact. After buying food, they went home to Aoi’s house.

Masayuki Sakamoto (50)

Hikaru Asami ♡ March 27, April 3, 2008

The leader came home after shopping together with a former top star of Takarazuka. They have been dating for about three years now. Marriage is coming soon!

Their first encounter was in a musical together in 2006. He is said to have already grown attached to her dog.

Hiroshi Nagano (49)

Makie Sonoyama (Cookery Researcher) September 29, ’06

These two gourmets hit it off right away after meeting at an acquaintance’s dinner party. On this day, they enjoyed a four-hour lunch in Daikanyama.

In November ’16, he announced his marriage to actress Miho Shiraishi. He is now the father of two children.

Yoshihiko Inohara (45)

♡ Asaka Seto ’05 April 15, 2005

‘After discovering their relationship in 1998, they became lovers again after a seven-year blank. In September 2007, they announced their marriage. He became the first member to get married.

April 11, ’14 issue

In 2010, he became the first anchor of “Asaichi” (NHK), and has been active as a presenter since then. In 2003, he served as the white team host of “Kohaku”.

April 1, ’16

He lives in a 300-million-yen “Asaichi Goten” with his wife and two children, but gets around by mamachari. His hobby is vegetable gardening, and he is a commoner.

From “FRIDAY” November 12, 2021 issue