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Hoshino Gen, Aragaki Yui to tie the knot

20 May – Hoshino Gen and Aragaki Yui recently announced that they are getting married.

As reported on Tokyohive, the two stars surprised fans with a joint statement which was released on 19 May, stating, "We, Hoshino Gen and Aragaki Yui, would like to announce at this time that we will be getting married. From now on, we hope to support each other and accumulate rich time together."

"We are immature, but it would make us happy if you would please watch over us warmly. We ask for your continued guidance and encouragement," they added.

The two met working together in the TBS drama, "Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu" ("The Full-Time Wife Escapist") in 2016, but only began dating after wrapping up the filming of the special, "The Full-Time Wife Escapist: New Year's Special" which was released in January this year.

Hoshino Gen met his future wife when they worked together in the TBS drama
Hoshino Gen met his future wife when they worked together in the TBS drama

It was also revealed that while there are no plans for a wedding, the couple will be registering their marriage soon. Aragaki will also continue working after marriage.

(Photo Source: Hoshino Gen Instagram, Kyodo News)