Aragaki Yui Becomes a Mother… "First Child Born After 5 Years of Marriage"

[Dispatch=Reporter Lee Myung-ju] Japanese actress Aragaki Yui (38) has welcomed her first child.

Nikkan Sports reported on the 13th that "Hoshino Gen (45) has officially announced the birth of their first child. This comes 5 years and 5 months after the two married."

Hoshino Gen posted a message titled "To everyone who has always supported us" on his homepage on this day. While the gender was not disclosed, he announced the birth of their first child.

He expressed gratitude to fans and related parties. He said, "As parents and as human beings, we will do our best to cherish and protect this new life."

The two met through the 2016 TBS drama "It's Shameful to Run Away But It Works." They announced their marriage on May 19, 2021.

Meanwhile, Aragaki Yui is one of Japan's most popular entertainers. She appeared in dramas such as "My Boss My Hero" and "Legal High."

Hoshino Gen is a multi-talented entertainer who has been active in music, acting, and hosting. Last year, he appeared in the drama "Slow Train" in the role of a novelist.