Shota Watanabe of Snow Man Displays Great Actor Aura During Drama Shoot After Overcoming Bad Singing Scandal

In mid-July, filming for a certain drama took place at a popular seafood izakaya in Taito Ward, Tokyo. When the cut was called, a fair-skinned handsome man appeared from inside the restaurant with the staff. It was Shota Watanabe (31) from Snow Man.

“This is the shoot for the currently airing drama ‘Aoshima-kun wa Ijiwaru’ (TV Asahi). Watanabe plays a ‘celibate man’ who is popular with women but has no interest in romance. The total number of views on TVer’s missed broadcast from episodes one to four has exceeded 10 million. Perhaps due to the positive reception of the work, despite the early morning shoot, Watanabe was in high spirits, chatting with the staff during breaks,” said a drama production staff member.

Watanabe, who garnered attention for his acting activities, including his first lead role in the drama ‘Sensei Sayonara’ (Nippon Television) broadcast in January this year, is known for his most prominent feature: his singing ability, for which he is the main vocalist in Snow Man.

“He had a setback during a summer music special. He sang with a Korean idol and Yuri’s ‘Betelgeuse,’ but was criticized online for being ‘tone-deaf.’ There were indeed many instances where his pitch was off, but this was due to his overwhelming schedule. He had to juggle activities with Snow Man, solo drama appearances, and commercial shoots, leaving him with insufficient rehearsal time. Since the problematic music special, he has been showcasing his usual beautiful singing voice, so fans are relieved,” said a music program production staff member.

This was an accident unique to the multi-talented Watanabe. He also has another side to him.

“His beauty routine. Watanabe, who openly claims to take supplements daily and get hyaluronic acid injections, is known as Snow Man’s beauty guru. Although he has become a cornerstone of the group now, it is well-known that he struggled with how to market himself when the group was first formed. His focus on his beauty-loving character has paid off, as he has been cast in commercials for male beauty treatments,” the source added.

Watanabe’s wide range of talents has become a defining aspect of his character.