Biography
Who is Yuri Chinen?
Early life and family
Yuri Chinen was born in Hamamatsu, Japan. His father, Takashi Chinen, is a former Japanese gymnast who earned a bronze medal during the 1992 Summer Olympics. His mother chose his given name based on an announcer named Yuri Osawa, though the characters used are different.
The kanji for his name includes a character often used in female names and a surname his mother associated with Chinese gold medalist gymnasts. He attended Horikoshi High School during his youth.
Music career and groups
He entered Johnny & Associates as a trainee on June 2, 2003. After performing with the temporary group Hey! Say! 7 in 2007, he officially debuted with Hey! Say! JUMP on September 21, 2007. He is managed by Starto Entertainment.
In 2010, it was announced that he would also join the unit NYC alongside Ryosuke Yamada. This made him one of the rare talents in his agency to debut in two different groups. He has also performed in various stages and concerts, including Johnny's World and Chi☆Q Sayonara Concert Metsubo!! 2025.
Acting and voice work
Yuri Chinen has appeared in numerous television dramas. His roles include Yoshihiko in One-Pound Gospel and Umeno Wataru in Sensei wa erai! In 2008. He later played the lead role in the NTV series Sprout in 2012.
His film credits include roles in Nanako to Nanao and the movie Kids on the Slope. He also provided the Japanese voice for the character Brainy in the film The Smurfs in 2011. Other film appearances include Samurai Hustle and Mumon: The Land of Stealth.
Birthday and age
Yuri Chinen was born on November 30, 1993, which makes Yuri 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Yuri shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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