Keito Okamoto (岡本 圭人, Okamoto, Keito, born April 1, 1993) is a Japanese singer and actor associated with Johnny & Associates. and former member of Hey! Say! JUMP.[1]
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| Born | April 1, 1993 |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | J-pop |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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Early life
editOkamoto was born in Tokyo to Kenichi Okamoto, a former member of the rock band Otokogumi, and model Katsue Nishi. He was educated at Framlingham College in England before returning to the Tokyo Metropolitan Area.
Career
editIn October 2006, he started work with the Johnny & Associates talent agency as a Johnny's Jr. On September 21, 2007, he debuted as a member of Hey! Say! JUMP. While he was a member, he wrote the lyrics to the song "Hero" and composed the song "H.our Time." He, occasionally, plays guitar along with Kota Yabu and Hikaru Yaotome in their concerts.
In March 2011, Okamoto made his acting debut in the final episode of long-running drama Kinpachi Sensei as a delinquent student.[2]
In June 2018, following the announcement of Hey! Say! JUMP's single, "Cosmic Human", Okamoto announced that he was taking a break from entertainment to study abroad at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) in New York City, beginning in September.[3] He graduated with an associate’s degree in acting from AADA in June 2020.
Personal life
editOkamoto enrolled in Sophia University in 2012, but he revealed in 2018 that he dropped out.[4]
Discography
editFilmography
editTV drama
edit- Kinpachi-sensei Final SP(March 27, 2011)
- First Class Season 2
- Rhythm (July 4, 2023)
Variety shows
edit- Shounen Club
- Hyakushiki
- YanYan JUMP (April 2011)
- Itadaki High JUMP
TV appearances
editFor Hey! Say! JUMP-related appearances, please see Hey! Say! JUMP.
- School Kakumei
- 「今からでも遅くない！？英会話のススメ」as Guest Teacher (20150201)
- 「話せないのは時代遅れ？！英会話のススメ」as Guest Teacher
- 「今からでも遅くない！？英会話のススメ」as Guest Teacher (20160117)
- 「今からでも遅くない！？英会話のススメ」as Guest Teacher (20160612)
- 「今からでも遅くない！？英会話のススメ」as Guest Teacher (20161211)
TV commercials/advertisements
edit- Deca Sports – Wii
- LOTTE Ghana (2009)
- LOTTE Plus X Fruitio (2010)
- LOTTE Fruitio Squash
- Vermount Curry (2013)
References
edit- ^ "Hey! Say! 7 Performed the Theme Song of Volleyball Convention for the 1st Time". MusicJapanPlus. March 24, 2010. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
- ^ "Keito Okamoto cast in Kinpachi Sensei finale". Asia Pacific Arts. August 2, 2011. Archived from the original on January 10, 2015. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
- ^ "Hey! Say! JUMP岡本圭人が9月からアメリカ留学、コンサートツアーは8人で" (in Japanese). Natalie. June 23, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
- ^ "Hey! Say! JUMP岡本圭人が告白「上智大を退学しました」" (in Japanese). News Post Seven. April 18, 2018. Retrieved April 24, 2018.