Jun Matsumoto

Jun Matsumoto (松本 潤, Matsumoto Jun, born August 30, 1983), often called by the portmanteau nickname MatsuJun (松潤), is a Japanese singer, actor, radio host, and model. He is a member of the boy band Arashi, and is Arashi's concert producer as well as production advisor for other groups. He is best known to Japanese television drama audiences for his portrayal as Dōmyōuji Tsukasa in the Hana Yori Dango series, for which he won GQ Japan's Man of the Year Award under the singer/actor category for his work in the drama.

Jun Matsumoto
松本 潤
Matsumoto in November 2019
Born (1983-08-30) August 30, 1983
Toshima, Tokyo, Japan
Other namesMatsuJun
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • radio host
  • dancer
  • model
Years active1996–present
Musical career
GenresJ-pop
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels
Member ofArashi

Matsumoto began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1996 at the age of 12. Prior to his debut as a singer with Arashi in 1999, Matsumoto started an acting career when he was cast as Teddy Duchamp for the stage play Stand by Me, which was based on the film of the same name. Since then, he has gone on to appear in numerous dramas and movies, receiving a number of awards and nominations for his roles.

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