Yoshihiko Inohara

Yoshihiko Inohara
Born (1976-05-17) May 17, 1976 (age 48)[1]
Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Occupations
  • actor
  • singer
  • host
  • businessman
Years active1988 (1988)–present
Spouse
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(m. 2007)​
Children2
Musical career
Genres
LabelsMENT Recording
Member of20th Century
Formerly ofV6

Yoshihiko Inohara (Japanese: 井ノ原快彦, Hepburn: Inohara Yoshihiko) is a Japanese actor, singer, host, and businessman. He is a former member of boy band V6 and a member of 20th Century. His nickname is "Inocchi".[1]

Born in Asakusa, Taitō, Tokyo and raised in Yashio, Shinagawa, Tokyo.[2] He belongs to Starto Entertainment and is also CMO (chief marketing officer).[3] His wife is actress Asaka Seto.

Early Life

As a child, he lived in Asakusa, Tokyo, and grew up in an apartment complex in Shinagawa Ward.[2]

Artistic Career

His entry into the entertainment industry began when he watched the popular detective drama Seibu Keisatsu as a child and wished to work for Ishihara Promotions, to which the lead actor belonged.[4] However, Ishihara Promotion was famous for making its actors eat a large meal,[5][6] and he gave up Ishihara Promotion because he “thought I couldn't eat a large meal,” and chose to join Johnny & Associates.[4]

In 1988, at the age of 12, he entered Johnny & Associates and made his CD debut on November 1, 1995 as a member of V6 with the single Music for the people.

After his debut, in addition to being a member of the boy band V6, he personally hosted, mainly for the public broadcaster NHK and acted in detective dramas such as TV Asahi's Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9 Series and Special investigation department 9 Series.

As of October 2023, he decided to continue with his artistic activities together with his administrative responsibilities in the agency.[7]

His Johnny & Associates / Smile Up / Starto Entertainment administrative roles

On November 1, 2022, following Hideaki Takizawa's retirement as representative director of Johnny's Island (later Annex), it was announced that Inohara had been appointed president of the company as of September 26, 2022.[8] Johnny's Island is a company that produces stage and live performances for trainees before their debut, and discovers and trains new talent.[9] After that, he worked as a playing manager to nurture talent and trainees (junior) at the same time.[10][11]

On October 2, 2023, at a press conference regarding the new structure of Johnny & Associates, Inohara announced that he had been appointed vice president of Smile-Up.[12]

On December 8, 2023, Inohara was appointed COO (Chief operating officer) of the newly established company Starto Entertainment.[13][14] He announced that he would be resigning as vice president of Smile-Up. (formerly Johnny & Associates) on the same date.[15] On April 10, 2024, it was announced that his position changed from COO to CMO (chief marketing officer).[3]

With the launch of Starto, it was announced that a new division for the training of young people would be established, and trainees formerly affiliated with Annex would also be affiliated with Starto.[16] With the closing of Annex, Inohara, who was president of the company, had reportedly already resigned at the end of March 2024.[17]

Personal life

On September 28, 2007, he announced his marriage to Asaka Seto, an actress with whom he had been dating for some time.[18] On November 1, 2021, V6 disbanded, leaving him only as a member of 20th Century and as a solo performer.[19]

Major Appearances

TV drama

  • Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9 Series - as Naoki Asawa (TV Asahi)
    • Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9 SP（Special）（2006)
    • Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9 season 2 (2007)
    • Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9, Season 3 (2008)
    • New Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9 (2009)
    • New Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9, season 2 (2010)
    • New Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9, season 3 (2011)
    • Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9, Season 7 (2012)
    • Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9, Season 8 (2013)
    • Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9, 9th series (2014)
    • Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9, 10th series (2015)
    • Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9, 11th series (2016)
    • Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Section 9, 12th series (2017)
  • Special investigation department 9 series - Starring Naoki Asawa (TV Asahi)
    • Special investigation department 9 (2018)
    • Special investigation department 9 season 2 (2019)
    • Special investigation department 9 season 3 (2020)
    • Special investigation department 9 season 4 (2021)
    • Special investigation department 9 season5 (2022)
    • Special investigation department 9 season6 (2023)
    • Special investigation department 9 season7 (2024)

Film

  • Heaven Can Wait (2007) - Starring Hiroki Nishioka
  • 461 Pieces of Bento (2020) - Starring Kazuki Suzumoto

Information TV Programs

Music Programs

  • 43rd Memories of Melody (August 13, 2011, NHK) - Host
  • 66th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen (December 31, 2015, NHK and NHK Radio 1) - Host (White team captain)
  • Minna no Uta 60 (2021 - 2022, NHK Educational) - Host
  • Minna no Uta 60 Special - Start of the 60th year! ～(February 27, 2021, NHK Educational) - Host
  • Minna no Uta 60 Live Broadcast - Birthday Special! ～(April 3, 2021, NHK Educational) - Host
  • Minna no Uta 60 Tokuoki Memories Special (January 24, 2022, NHK Educational) - Host (January 24, 2022, NHK Educational) - Host
  • Minna no Uta 60 Finale (March 5, 2022, NHK Educational) - Host

Reference

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  2. ^ a b "井ノ原快彦、心優しい同級生の現在が判明 - "絶対に捨てられない品"とは?". mynavi (in Japanese). 2017-04-04. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
  3. ^ a b "STARTO社 井ノ原快彦COOが最高マーケティング責任者「CMO」に役職変更 育成部門も新設". hochi. 2024-04-11. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  4. ^ a b "Ｖ６井ノ原快彦、芸能界入りきっかけは「西部警察」". nikkan (in Japanese). 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
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  6. ^ "8人前は常識？ 石原プロの新人テストは『大食い選手権』？". techinsight.jp (in Japanese). 2010-02-08. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
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  16. ^ "Organizational Overview of STARTO Strengthening Compliance, Establishment of New Junior Development Department "Creating an Open Human Relationship and Climate"". nikkan (in Japanese). 2024-04-10. Archived from the original on December 6, 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  17. ^ "Yoshihiko Inohara, CMO, resigned as president of "Johnny's Island (now Annex)," a former subsidiary of Johnny's, which took over junior development from Hideaki Takizawa". jprime (in Japanese). 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
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  19. ^ "Ｖ６解散でもトニセン存続はあうんの呼吸で決定 坂本昌行「やらない理由が誰１人なかった」". nikkan (in Japanese). 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2024-06-07.