Kei Inoo
Kei Inoo 伊野尾 慧 | |
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| Born | June 22, 1990 |
| Origin | Saitama Prefecture, Japan |
| Genres | J-pop |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Johnny & Associates, J Storm |
Kei Inoo (伊野尾 慧, Inoo Kei; born June 22, 1990)[1] is a Japanese singer, actor, and member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He is under the management of Johnny & Associates. He was born in Saitama Prefecture.[2]
On September 23, 2001, he entered Johnny & Associates as a trainee. He later became a member of the Johnny's Jr. group J.J. Express. In 2007, he debuted as a member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He graduated from Meiji University with a degree in architecture in 2013.[3] He plays the keyboard during the group's live shows.
Career
[edit | edit source]He joined Johnny & Associates as a Johnny's Jr. He appeared regularly on the show, Ya-Ya-yah, as well as J&A show, Shounen Club. He later became a part of the Johnny's Jr. group, J.J. Express with Yuya Takaki, Daiki Arioka, and Yuto Nakajima. He debuted on September 24, 2007, as a member of Hey! Say! JUMP.
Since then, Inoo has been cast in numerous dramas and became a frequent guest on Tensai! Shimura Dobutsuen and a regular on Mezamashi TV.[4] He also appeared on the Saturday afternoon variety show, Meringue no Kimochi.[5]
He was cast as the main role in the live-action movie adaptation of the manga Peach Girl as Okayasu Kairi which was released in 2017 and marked his film debut.[6]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]He has a second-class small boat pilot license and a scuba diving license.[7] Inoo graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Meiji University in 2013.[3][8]
Inoo is distantly related to Jesse of SixTONES, who is also under Johnny & Associates.[9]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Dramas
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Gachi Baka | Yuusuke Inoue | Appear in Ep.2 |
| 2014 | Dark System Koi no Ouza Ketteisen | Yoichi Onda | Appear in Ep.5&6 |
| Naruyouni Narusa 2 | Ryo Okumura | ||
| 2015 | Tatakau! Shoten Girl | Keiichiro Kusaka | |
| 2016 | Doctor X: Surgeon Daimon Michiko SP | Kojiro Himuro | |
| Soshite, Dare mo Inaku Natta | Eiji Kusaka | ||
| 2018 | Tokyo Alien Brothers | Fuyunosuke | |
| 2019 | Kaseifu no Mitazono | Murata Hikaru | |
| 2021 | Junkyouju Takatsuki Akira no Suisatsu | Akira Takatsuki | Lead role |
| 2023 | Da Capo Shimasenka? | Taichi Masumi | |
| 2025 | Parallel Couple: The Truth About My Wife and I Who Died | Kanta Namikawa | Lead role (alongside Rikka Ihara) |
Movie
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Peach Girl | Okayasu Kairi | Lead role alongside Mizuki Yamamoto |
TV Shows
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2003–2007 | Ya-Ya-yah | |
| 2006–2007 | YOUtachi! | |
| 2006–2007 | Hyakushiki | Appeared in a few episodes |
| 2003–2013 | Shounen Club | |
| 2015-2020 | Tensai Shimura Dobutsuen | As 'Inyaa Kei'
Appeared Occasionally |
| 2016-2021 | Meringue no Kimochi[5] | As MC |
| 2016-2022 | Mezamashi TV[10] | Thursday MC |
| 2018-Ongoing | u&i | Voice of Shichaka |
| 2020-Ongoing | Kaitai Kingdom | As a regular member from 2023 |
Stage Productions
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | DREAM BOY | ||
| 2015 | Uncle Karafuto | Toru | Lead Role |
| 2024 | Honeymoon in Vegas | Jack Singer | Lead Role |
Awards
[edit | edit source]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2017 | 42nd Hochi Film Award | Best New Artist | Peach Girl | Nominated |
References
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External links
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