Japanese former idol and actress from Nogizaka46, Kitano Hinako, announced a surprise marriage.
Kitano Hinako announced on the 20th (local time) that she will marry Kurei Yuki of the mixed duo Kimaguren.
Kitano Hinako said, "I have something to tell you these days when I feel Christmas in the season when the winter air is clear and the heart becomes warm," and said, "Kurei Yuki and Kitano Hinako are married."
She went on to say, "We met because we both like animals and shared the same thought that we wanted to cherish life," and said, "I was captivated by the idea that even the time we spend together feels like destiny beyond measure, and I sincerely wanted to believe that."
She also said, "We want to cooperate and support each other and build a bright home filled with laughter with our beloved pet dogs," and said, "I will continue not to forget my gratitude and want to approach each and every task seriously going forward."
Kitano Hinako debuted as a second-generation member of Nogizaka46 in 2013 and graduated in 2022 after activities. She then transitioned to acting and appeared in Boy's Abyss and Metropolitan Police Department Investigation Division 1, among others.
Kurei Yuki debuted in 2005 as part of the mixed duo Kimaguren. They disbanded in 2015, reunited in 2024, and released a new song last year.
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