Biography
Who is Furukawa Yuki?
Early life and background
Furukawa Yuki was born in Tokyo, Japan, on December 18, 1987. When he was seven years old, he moved with his family to Canada. Later, at the age of 16, he relocated to the United States to complete his high school education.
After his time abroad, he returned to Japan to pursue higher education. He studied Engineering at Keio University. His international upbringing and university studies are well-known aspects of his formative years before starting his professional entertainment career.
Career in television and film
Furukawa gained significant attention in 2013 for his performance as Naoki Irie in the television drama Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo. This role helped establish him as a recognizable actor in Japan. He starred alongside Honoka Yahagi, who played his love interest in the series.
His work extended beyond Japan, particularly in China. Due to his popularity, he appeared in the web-drama Mysterious Summer, produced by Fuji TV and iQiyi. This was the first collaborative series between Japan and China. The show was distributed online in more than 35 countries and achieved over 60 million views on the iQiyi platform.
In July 2013, he achieved a milestone as the first Japanese actor to hold a fan meeting in Shanghai, China. His popularity in the region grew rapidly, evidenced by his follower count on Weibo, where he gained more than 500,000 followers within two months of joining the platform.
Recent career changes
In April 2024, Furukawa announced that he was leaving his agency, Horipro. He shared this update with fans through his official Instagram account. Following this departure, he transitioned to working as a freelance actor.
Personal life and family
In June 2019, Furukawa announced that he had gotten married and was preparing to welcome his first child. Later that year, in October 2019, he confirmed the birth of his daughter. He shared this news with the public through his agency and his Twitter account.
Birthday and age
Furukawa Yuki was born on December 18, 1987, which makes Furukawa 38 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Furukawa shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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