<figure id="attachment_442651" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 2644px;" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-442651"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="e7c5ec95"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2025/10/25e1f55076aa348d3a2cf23257d2ed4d.jpeg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-442651" class="wp-caption-text">Kei Inoo from “Hey! Say! JUMP,” rumored to be the lead, is currently filming a drama set to air in January next year.</figcaption></figure>
<h2>Even when striking a cool pose, he can’t help but bring smiles to the children</h2>
<p data-start="0" data-end="101">With his bright blonde hair flowing, Kei Inoo (35) from “Hey! Say! JUMP” stepped out of a building.</p>
<p data-start="103" data-end="325">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.</p>
<p data-start="327" data-end="734"><strong>“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.</strong></p>
<p data-start="736" data-end="930"><strong>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,”</strong> said a TV magazine writer.</p>
<p data-start="932" data-end="1151">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.</p>
<p data-start="1153" data-end="1463"><strong>“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.</strong></p>
<p data-start="1465" data-end="1673"><strong>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,”</strong> the writer continued.</p>
<p data-start="1675" data-end="1835">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.</p>
<p data-start="1837" data-end="2044">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.</p>
<p data-start="2046" data-end="2135">Fans will surely be eagerly waiting for the official announcement of Inoo’s next drama.</p>
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<div data-friday-nextpage-lead="Ino Satoshi's smile shown between shootings."></div>
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