Big-name Actresses Surprise Marriages: Showbiz Round-table Discussion
Surprisingly popular people who are rumored to be involved in scandals / Big couples who are getting married and divorced, etc.
The entertainment industry was rocked last year by the sex-abuse issue at the former Johnny’s office (now Smile-Up., Inc.).The year was also marked by numerous other scandals, such as Ryoko Hirosue’s (43) affair.
In the first part, we discussed the aftermath of the “Former Johnny’s turmoil,” the potential reunion of ‘SMAP’ and ‘Arashi,’ and rumors of the return of that controversial actress.
We held an emergency round-table discussion with an industry insider, Mr. A, an executive of an entertainment company, Mr. B, an active TV person, and Mr. C, a desk clerk of a sports newspaper.
The top candidate for a marriage couple
Mr. C: “Last year there was a lot of gloomy talk, but let’s talk about brighter topics. For example, marriage predictions. Kasumi Arimura and Kaito Takahashi (24 ) of “Kimpuri,” who surprised the public at the end of last year, have already been dating for three years, and they are talking about marriage. However, I hear that the people on Arimura’s side have given him the nod.”
Mr. A: “What I have heard is the marriage of Ryoma Takeuchi (30) and Ayaka Miyoshi (27 ). I hear that Miyoshi is very attached to Takeuchi. I even hear that they are saving their work to spend time together. They are living together in a luxury townhouse in Tokyo and have apparently gone to each other’s parents’ homes to say hello, so this is a big step toward a marriage announcement. Takeuchi’s popular lead drama “Love You as the World Ends” is set to hit theaters at the end of January. It is said to be a sure-fire hit! So it is possible that they will get married on the strength of the drama.”
Mr. B: “My main candidate is Yuriko Yoshitaka (35 ), the actress in this year’s big drama. I hear she has a strong desire to get married. I think she will take the great success of the historical drama as a souvenir and move on to the next step in her life. It would not be surprising if they get engaged around the end of the year, when the drama is about to air.”
Mr. C: “My true love is Alice Hirose (29 ), who is dating Yoshitaka’s ex-boyfriend Tadayoshi Okura (38 ) of “Kanjani Eight” fame. He has long told everyone around him that he wants to get married by the age of 30.
Alice is set to star in “Tsuki 9″ for the spring season. It is a love story based on a famous song by an artist, and she is very enthusiastic about her first Gekijuku challenge. Okura, on the other hand, is also preparing for a big live concert at Tokyo Dome in the fall, so I predict they will finish those and get married on Alice’s birthday in December!”
Mr. A: “Her younger sister, Suzu Hirose (25), could also get married. I hear that she is grooming Kento Yamazaki (29 ). If they do get married, I hope they will announce it on the same day as the brothers Arata Mackenyu (27) and Go Atsushi Maeda (23), and hold a lavish joint wedding or something (laughs).”
Mr. C: “That is interesting. (Laughs)” Mr. C said, “That would be interesting. Recently, there have been many surprise marriages where there have been no reports of love affairs at all. In this regard, Takeru Satoh (34 ) has also been saying for a long time that he wants to get married by the age of 35, so I am paying attention to him this year. Another person I am paying attention to is Haruka Ayase (38 ). Up until now, her love affairs with Osawa Takao (55) and Korean actor Noh Min-woo (37) have been reported, but they did not lead to marriage. She has been carrying the firm’s sign for a long time, but she is already on the verge of 40 years old. I hear he has a boyfriend, and a surprise wedding announcement may be in the offing.
