Hey! Say! JUMP’s Kei Inoo Turns Heads with Blonde Hair, Sweet Moments with Kids

Even when striking a cool pose, he can’t help but bring smiles to the children

With his bright blonde hair flowing, Kei Inoo (35) from “Hey! Say! JUMP” stepped out of a building.

On this day in early October, a drama shoot was taking place inside a complex building in Shinagawa, Tokyo. Inoo emerged with the filming staff, seemingly preparing for a scene where he would walk along the street ahead.

“The title and plot are unknown, but according to ‘Pinzu ba NEWS’ (August 3, 2025), it’s highly likely to be a ‘Nichiyō 10 Drama’ airing on TV Asahi in the January season next year. In the same timeslot, ‘Konbanwa, Asayama-ke desu.’ featured Ken Kojima (26) from ‘Aぇ! group’ in the July season, and ‘Subete no Koi ga Owaru to Shitemo’ had Joichiro Fujiwara (29) from ‘Naniwa Danshi’ in the October season.

There are also reports that from January, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT intends to place a lead-level talent in this slot, and Inoo has reportedly been selected as the lead,” said a TV magazine writer.

Known for his large, droopy eyes reminiscent of a small animal, fans affectionately call Inoo “Onemu Danshi” for his milk-face look. But as an actor, he is recognized for his wide range and has taken on various roles.

“In 2016, he gained major attention in ‘Soshite, Dare mo Inakunatta’ (NTV) for playing a pivotal role in the story. In 2018, he portrayed a figure skater with an illness in ‘Doctor X Special,’ and from 2019, he has appeared regularly in the ‘Kaseifu no Mitazono’ series (TV Asahi), now in its seventh season.

In the April drama he starred in, ‘Parallel Fuufu: Shinda “Boku to Tsuma” no Shinjitsu’ (Fuji TV), he played a husband haunted by suspicion that his deceased wife had been unfaithful,” the writer continued.

It’s still unclear what role he will play in this new project, but during filming, Inoo exuded a cool, composed demeanor rather than his usual soft milk-face.

However, when a few children watching from a distance approached and spoke to him during a break, he couldn’t help but laugh at their adorable antics, showing the charming side often seen on variety shows.

Fans will surely be eagerly waiting for the official announcement of Inoo’s next drama.

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