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Kazuya Kamenashi, Minami Tanaka Marry, Announce Pregnancy
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Kazuya Kamenashi, Minami Tanaka Marry, Announce Pregnancy

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Japanese actor and singer Kazuya Kamenashi and announcer-turned-actress Minami Tanaka announced their marriage and pregnancy.
  • The couple, both 40, met during a magazine interview in 2023 and later starred together in the TV Asahi drama 'Destiny'.
  • This announcement follows a previous breakup rumor in October, marking a reconciliation and a new chapter for the couple.

Japanese star actor and singer Kazuya Kamenashi, 40, and former announcer Minami Tanaka, 39, have announced their marriage and the upcoming arrival of their child. The couple shared the news in a joint statement on their respective homepages, expressing their commitment to valuing their roles as artists, parents, and individuals.

Kamenashi, known for his work with the idol group KAT-TUN and dramas like 'Gokusen' and 'Nobuta wo Produce,' and Tanaka, who transitioned to freelance work after her TBS announcer career, first met during a magazine interview in 2023. Their relationship reportedly blossomed when they co-starred in the TV Asahi drama 'Destiny' last year.

We are reporting that we are getting married.

— Kazuya Kamenashi and Minami TanakaIn their joint statement announcing their marriage and pregnancy.

Despite dating rumors surfacing in early 2024, fueled by shared interests in beauty and dogs, the couple faced a brief period of separation speculation in October. This announcement comes approximately eight months after those rumors, signifying a dramatic reconciliation and a significant milestone for the pair.

We will strive to value our duties as artists, parents, and human beings.

— Kazuya Kamenashi and Minami TanakaIn their joint statement announcing their marriage and pregnancy.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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