Shori Sato (佐藤 勝利, Satō Shōri, born 30 October 1996) is a Japanese idol, actor, and member of the idol group Sexy Zone, under Johnny & Associates from 30 October 2010.[1]
Early life and education
He was born on 30 October 1996. The youngest of four siblings, he has two brothers and a sister. His given name, Shori, means "win" in Japanese. The name was given to him by his father who wished for him to win, achieve, and overcome anything.
During middle school, Shori was in the Field and Track Club and specialized in 3000m running. In his 3rd year, he became the captain of the club.[1] Also in his third year of middle school, his eyesight worsened so he had to wear glasses; he wears contact lenses now.
Shori started his primary school in April 2004 and enrolled at Megurogu State school, and graduated in 2010. In April 2010, he entered Meguro Kuritsu Dainana Junior High School and graduated in March 2013. In April 2013, he went to Horikoshi Gakuen, a school known for the enrolment of the famous high schoolers. He graduated in March 2015 at the age of 18 years old.[1]
At a press conference on the first day of Johnny's All Stars Island in January 2017, Shori announced that his father had died in September 2016, due to an illness at age 57.
