"it'll be fine. really, it all works out. life somehow works itself out. so don't carry it all on your shoulders or overthink it too much. try to be a little carefree and take on different challenges and you might end up on a surprisingly fun path." (nuanced) ❤️
Happy 29th Birthday to the gorgeous, hugely talented, top-selling singer, dancer, award-winning actor, Model, Fashion and Japanese Icon, the One & Only #ShoHirano! 👏��🎉🌟🇯🇵🐐👑❤️
Sho rose to fame as the Vocalist, dancer and centre of the top-selling Japanese Legendary Group #KingandPrince, and now shines as one of the 3 main Vocalists of the hugely successful chart-topping group #Number_i with Yuta Kishi & Yuta Jinguji! Known as the “Sellout King,” his signature husky voice, powerful hip-hop dance skills, and undeniable star power continue to captivate audiences worldwide! Sho is always a stand out during Number_i performances, with fans often praising his unique timbre and growing range, his incredible dance moves and his amazing charisma! Sho made his mark during the group’s electrifying performance at Coachella 2024, where they wowed audiences with their smash hit "GOAT". Sho also shone during the group's 7-city, 26-show nationwide tour in Japan in 2024 which drew massive audiences!
As a member of Number_i, Sho has reached remarkable milestones since the group’s formation on October 15, 2023, alongside Yuta Kishi and Yuta Jinguji. Their debut single, “GOAT,” released on January 1, 2024, soared to #1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, immediately establishing their impact. Their follow-up single “INZM” continued their momentum by topping the Billboard Japan Hot 100. The release of “GOD_i” in 2025 continued to showcase Sho's evolving vocals and further expanded the group's global presence, debuting No.56 on the Worldwide iTunes Song Chart and #1 on the Japan Hot 100. Their 6th single “U.M.A.” also topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 Downloads chart, and reached No.50 on the Worldwide iTunes Song Chart and No.58 on the YouTube Global Music Video Chart, while “NUrZ” debuted at No.63 on the Worldwide iTunes Song Chart and climbed to No.10 on the YouTube Global Music Video Chart. On January 15, 2026, Number_i achieved an extraordinary feat on Billboard JAPAN “Download Albums,” dominating the Top 3 for two consecutive weeks with 'DAiLY&LOVE' at #1, 'DAiLY&SUN' at #2 and 'DAiLY&CHILL' at #3!
As an actor, Sho has earned critical acclaim for his performance in the 2022 drama 'The Black Swindler' (クロサギ). His role in the series won him Best Actor at the 114th Television Drama Academy Awards!
Sho's accolades include a TV Station Drama Award in 2020 & 2022 for Best actor, a Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix Award for Best Actor in 2022 & 2023 and a Television Drama Academy Award for Best Actor in 2023! He is also in the hall of fame of the Japanese fashion magazine Vivi’s National Treasure Class Ikemen Ranking, after having ranked 1st place twice! Sho as a member of Number_i was honored at GQ Japan’s Men Of The Year 2024, taking home the award for “Best Music Group”.
In fashion, Sho’s influence has been groundbreaking. In 2024, he became the Asian Ambassador of YSL. On January 7, 2025, Sho further expanded his influence as he became a LouisVuitton Ambassador and was a sensation at this month's LVSS26 show in Paris where a huge group of fans greeted him screaming his name!
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Sho is deeply committed to giving back. As part of Number_i, he wrote the heartfelt lyrics for "Be On Your Side", a charity song whose proceeds supported children affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
Making his birthday even more special, Number_i released their brand-new single “3XL” today, January 29, to celebrate Sho’s birthday!
#Sho_Birthday2026
#平野紫耀誕生祭2026
#Number_i #平野紫耀 #Number_i_LYs #Ni_3XL
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Happy 30th Birthday to the very handsome and extremely talented singer, dancer, TV personality, award-winning actor and Japanese Superstar, the One & Only Yuta Kishi, also known as KC, who rings in his 30th, trending at No. 1 on X WORLDWIDE!👏🎂🇯🇵🌟🐐💥1⃣✖️🌎🎉👑💜🎇
#YutaKishi found fame as the lead singer of the hugely popular, chart-topping group, King & Prince, one of Japan’s best-selling Acts of the Era. He became even more popular, after becoming the lead singer of the new Superstar group #Number_i with #ShoHirano and #YutaJinguji, also former members of King & Prince. He is famous for his amazing voice which flows from rapid-fire rap to emotional purity, in his self-composed songs performed with a guitar that touches the heart. The group's debut single, "GOAT", was released on New Year’s Day, 2024, and shot to #1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, dominating airplay and views. On April 14, Number_i brought the house down at Coachella 2024, performing a Remix version of "GOAT" with Chinese Superstar #JacksonWang which went straight to No. 1 on the US iTunes hip-hop chart the next day! On May 27, 2024 they released their first album 'No. O: Ring' powered by its title track "BON", which blended hip-hop with traditional Japanese elements. The song reached No. 1 on the June 5 Oricon Weekly Digital Singles chart with 60,120 downloads in its first week, and hit #2 on YouTube’s Worldwide Music Video Chart! 'No. O: Ring' reached No. 1 on the June 5 Oricon Weekly Digital Albums chart, with 31,804 downloads in the first week! Their 4th single, "INZM", released on August 28, 2024, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. Their first self titled album, 'Number_1', released on September 23, 2024, debuted at #26 on the Worldwide iTunes Album chart and No. 1 on the Japan Hot Albums chart, selling 412,442 units. It showcased Yuta's amazing "rainbow" voice! On May 19, 2025, Number_i released their 3rd EP, 'GOD_i', powered by their 5th single of the same name! The album debuted at No. 19 on the Worldwide iTunes Album chart, also reaching No. 116 on US iTunes and No. 155 on the Worldwide Apple Music Album chart. It debuted at #3 on the Japan Comb. Albums chart. In 2025, Number_i delivered a powerful performance at the Head in the Clouds festival in Los Angeles (May 31 - Jun 1) that mesmerized the crowd. Their 6th single "U.M.A.", topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100 Downloads chart, and ranked No. 50 on the Worldwide iTunes Song chart, reaching No. 58 on the YouTube Global Music Video chart! A 2nd track, 'NUrZ', debuted at No. 63 on the Worldwide iTunes song chart and climbed to No. 10 on the YouTube Global Video chart! Their 2nd full album Number_11 was released on September 22, 2025, and reached No.18 on the Worldwide iTunes Album chart!
Yuta, as part of Number_i, has already won several Music Awards At the 2025 MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN the group won 2 fan-voted Awards including 'Best of Listeners' Choice: Japanese Song' for "GOAT" and 'the Oshi-Katsu Request Artist of the Year'. The group also won the GQ Men of the Year award in 2024!
Yuta is also a very talented actor. His roles in film and TV dramas include Toi in 'Oniichan, Gacha' for which he won the TVnavi Drama of the Year Award for Best New Actor in 2015, Yūsuke Kaji in 'Defying Kurosaki-kun', Shu Maiko in 'Nisekoi', Arata Fukazawa in 'Night Doctor' and Inokichi Myojin in 'Hissatsu Shigotonin'! In 2023 he won the Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Actor, voted by the fans, after performing his own stunts in 'gmen_movie'!
Kishi has also been endorsed by several brands, including becoming an Ambassador for Hyatt Hotels. On January 30, 2025, he was named Brand ambassador for Banana Republic Japan and the next day, he was the Main Star at the opening ceremony for the brand's Toranomon Hills store. He was also included in the brand's Spring 2025 collection campaign "Inspiring the modern explorer"!
Yuta is also into charity, and wrote the lyrics for "Be On Your Side" with proceeds going to support children affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
#岸優太誕生祭2025
#KC_HBD
#Kc_HBDay
#Kc #岸優太
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Two years ago, this big announcement happened. I still remember clearly how my body got goosebumps throughout the live stream because of excitement. Jiguhira, thanks for coming back and continuing your dreams~ 🥹🥹❤️💙
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