Former “Morning Musume” Koharu Kusumi, Kentaro Ito and Bute Yoshida…[2025] Then of Hot Couples to Watch

Former Morning Musume member Koharu Kusumi (33) Koharu Kusumi (33) ❤︎ Elite Foreign Financial Man
Going to a high-class ethnic restaurant with a super-elite foreign financial man April 25 and May 2 issue

Koharu Kusumi, 33, former ace of Morning Musume。 In April, FRIDAY caught up with the former ace of “Morning Musume” Koharu Kusumi (33) on a date at an upscale ethnic restaurant, followed by their trip to a Tokyo tower apartment. Although he was young, his high specs, with an annual income reportedly in the tens of millions of yen, were impressive in their devotion as they searched for a cab in the rain.

Kusumi passionately played the role of a secretary who has an affair within the company in the October ’25 drama “Gosha no Ranre Shojo! 2” (TBS). In 2012, she played the leading role in a commercial drama series for the first time. “I feel that her range of acting has broadened as her personal life has become more fulfilling,” said a source at a TV station, who gave her high marks.

It will be interesting to see if her growth as an actress and her love for “Hi-Spez” will come to fruition.

Kentaro Ito (28) ❤︎ Buton Yoshida (25)
The relationship is changing due to “work comes first. ……!　June 6/13 issue

Until around the summer, we used to walk Ito’s dog together. But I haven’t seen her recently.

Kentaro Ito (28), who appeared in the historical drama “Hikaru Kimi e” in 2012 and starred in a series of terrestrial dramas in 2013, has impressed us with his complete recovery. His private life was also smooth sailing, as he had a series of “dog walking dates” with artist Rinne Yoshida (25).

Unfortunately, work is now Ito’s top priority. The drama “102nd Proposal” (Fuji Television), in which she plays a main role, will be cranked in September. In addition, she is scheduled to appear in two serial dramas in 2014.

After the affair of Kei Tanaka (41), who was a successful senior at the office, the president, Shun Oguri (42), seems to have switched to “pushing Ito,” and the actor himself seems to be trying hard to live up to expectations.

It seems that work is his sweetheart for the time being.

Ryo Katsuji (39) ❤︎ Kana Kita (28)
He is so in love with her that he introduces her to everyone around him.

Three months after their date at Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture, as reported by FRIDAY, the two were seen at a popular izakaya in Tokyo.

Katsuji (Ryo, 39) was laughing from the private room. He invited the restaurant’s mom in and happily introduced her as ‘my girlfriend! She was happily introducing him to the owner of the restaurant.

Although they are almost a year apart in age, Kitakana (28) spoke to her as if she were her own friend, indicating that they have an easygoing relationship.

The only concern I have is that they are both too busy. Katsuji was traveling around the country until the end of November for a play in which he plays the lead role, and in December he started cranking a drama series in which he will play the lead role in the January ’26 season. Kita, too, was on location in many regions for the morning drama “Bakebake” (NHK) in which he appeared. Still, they seem to be in touch every day, and their relationship is going well,” said a source in the entertainment industry.

It seems that neither “age difference” nor “distance” matters to the lovebirds.

From the January 2, 9, and 16, 2026 issue of “FRIDAY