Agencies admit Ninomiya Kazunari & Sasaki Nozomi are “one of each other’s friends”

We reported previously that Arashi’s Ninomiya Kazunari and model/actress Sasaki Nozomi may be dating.

Today, the entertainment agencies of the two celebrities admitted, “We have heard (they) are one of (each other’s) friends.”

Since there hasn’t been an outright denial or confirmation about Ninomiya and Suzuki’s relationship status, the two may continue to receive media attention in the near future.

We’ll keep you updated if there are further developments!

Source: News24


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  • idiocystupidity

    No idea what that means but if Nino is really dating this girl, then I can never be happier for him. As a fan, I would really like for these boys to settle down already. Of course, I would love it if he was dating me, as well as the other boys, but who am I kidding? (still hoping for it xD) Your fans will support you with any decision you make. If you’re happy, so are we. :D

  • idiocystupidity

    No idea what that means but if Nino is really dating this girl, then I can never be happier for him. As a fan, I would really like for these boys to settle down already. Of course, I would love it if he was dating me, as well as the other boys, but who am I kidding? (still hoping for it xD) Your fans will support you with any decision you make. If you’re happy, so are we. :D

  • idiocystupidity

    No idea what that means but if Nino is really dating this girl, then I can never be happier for him. As a fan, I would really like for these boys to settle down already. Of course, I would love it if he was dating me, as well as the other boys, but who am I kidding? (still hoping for it xD) Your fans will support you with any decision you make. If you’re happy, so are we. :D

  • idiocystupidity

    No idea what that means but if Nino is really dating this girl, then I can never be happier for him. As a fan, I would really like for these boys to settle down already. Of course, I would love it if he was dating me, as well as the other boys, but who am I kidding? (still hoping for it xD) Your fans will support you with any decision you make. If you’re happy, so are we. :D

  • idiocystupidity

    No idea what that means but if Nino is really dating this girl, then I can never be happier for him. As a fan, I would really like for these boys to settle down already. Of course, I would love it if he was dating me, as well as the other boys, but who am I kidding? (still hoping for it xD) Your fans will support you with any decision you make. If you’re happy, so are we. :D

  • http://twitter.com/#!/shahirashera Shahirashera

     I’ll take that as a ‘yes’. 

  • http://twitter.com/#!/shahirashera Shahirashera

     I’ll take that as a ‘yes’. 

  • http://twitter.com/#!/shahirashera Shahirashera

     I’ll take that as a ‘yes’. 

  • http://twitter.com/#!/shahirashera Shahirashera

     I’ll take that as a ‘yes’. 

  • http://twitter.com/#!/shahirashera Shahirashera

     I’ll take that as a ‘yes’. 

  • Nocchiman

     Oh no he aint :(  …..I’m jk lol

  • Nocchiman

     Oh no he aint :(  …..I’m jk lol

  • Mochi-chan

     ….for some reason i feel weird hearing Nino dating anyone……….cuz…he look like a 13 yrs old lol
    who know~ he probably is. they seem cute though lol

  • Mochi-chan

     ….for some reason i feel weird hearing Nino dating anyone……….cuz…he look like a 13 yrs old lol
    who know~ he probably is. they seem cute though lol

  • Mochi-chan

     ….for some reason i feel weird hearing Nino dating anyone……….cuz…he look like a 13 yrs old lol
    who know~ he probably is. they seem cute though lol

  • Mochi-chan

     ….for some reason i feel weird hearing Nino dating anyone……….cuz…he look like a 13 yrs old lol
    who know~ he probably is. they seem cute though lol

  • Natsume-kun

    I’m envious and happy for him at the same time. =) All Arashi fangirls want to be the member’s girlfriends, but we obviously can’t so the least we can do is not make such a big deal out of it and let them date happily. I’m proud to be a Arashi fangirl because most of them are civilized. If this rumor is true, congratz our brat Nino XD

  • junta20

    oh wow ok looking forward to more 

  • junta20

    oh wow ok looking forward to more 

  • http://twitter.com/the_one_blight Isa~

    Seriously guys…. I’m saying this as a Fan of a lot of Singers/Groups

    The Arashi Members are almost 30 years old (Ohno is even 30+) soooo whats up with this  scandal kind of making..~~~
    they are old enough to get married~~
    and of course they must had some celebs girlsfriends since their debut~~ it would be sad if not^^~~
    so just encourage any celeb you’re a fan of, and be happy for them because they deserve what you deserve too!~

  • http://twitter.com/the_one_blight Isa~

    Seriously guys…. I’m saying this as a Fan of a lot of Singers/Groups

    The Arashi Members are almost 30 years old (Ohno is even 30+) soooo whats up with this  scandal kind of making..~~~
    they are old enough to get married~~
    and of course they must had some celebs girlsfriends since their debut~~ it would be sad if not^^~~
    so just encourage any celeb you’re a fan of, and be happy for them because they deserve what you deserve too!~

  • http://twitter.com/the_one_blight Isa~

    Seriously guys…. I’m saying this as a Fan of a lot of Singers/Groups

    The Arashi Members are almost 30 years old (Ohno is even 30+) soooo whats up with this  scandal kind of making..~~~
    they are old enough to get married~~
    and of course they must had some celebs girlsfriends since their debut~~ it would be sad if not^^~~
    so just encourage any celeb you’re a fan of, and be happy for them because they deserve what you deserve too!~

  • sweetdary

    i understand that our artist have to do their live,  i glad for them but we have to understand the fans too.  fans will be happy for him or her but Sad at the same time.  

  • sweetdary

    i understand that our artist have to do their live,  i glad for them but we have to understand the fans too.  fans will be happy for him or her but Sad at the same time.  

  • arashiroiyuki

    I’m kinda surprised that they released a statement already.. but well, if this relationship is true, I would be very happy for them:) that’s all I can do for them as a fan. I wish other Arashi/Nino fans would accept it well too and won’t hate Nozomi because of this. I understand that lot of Nino’s fans would really be heart-broken (cause if it were Sho, I might be sad too and might be even crying..>_<) but I hope they'll just support them and continue being a fan, cause isn't that what "real fans" are all about..
    even though I'm still rooting for Nino & Masami, looks like there's really nothing to hoped for…

  • arashiroiyuki

    I’m kinda surprised that they released a statement already.. but well, if this relationship is true, I would be very happy for them:) that’s all I can do for them as a fan. I wish other Arashi/Nino fans would accept it well too and won’t hate Nozomi because of this. I understand that lot of Nino’s fans would really be heart-broken (cause if it were Sho, I might be sad too and might be even crying..>_<) but I hope they'll just support them and continue being a fan, cause isn't that what "real fans" are all about..
    even though I'm still rooting for Nino & Masami, looks like there's really nothing to hoped for…

  • Hiroshi

    I absolutely hate it when celebrities date and deny it to keep their popularity.  After all it is none of anyone’s business but theirs.

  • Arashiawase

     I can almost feel the anger of Johnny in Japan right now… xD JUST LET THEM DATE, FOR GODS SAKE

  • kawaiimiko

     What a vague answer!XD Poor Nino, its those crazy fangirls that won’t let it go!!! If they were true fangirls they’d be happy and continue to support him! Its about time our favorite boys find themselves someone to keep them warm at night;D Fame is a very lonely job!

  • Mochi-chan

    Arashi is like 30 yrs old. what are the fangirls going to do lol~ those guys are old enough to get marry. i think most of us are like whatever~ but who know~ obviously there’s always some fans that get upset about something as normal as this.  

  • http://twitter.com/muffinXcake Emi

     it would be good if they were.. they look like a cute couple… even though nino is my fav. in Arashi my mind still keeps saying “date date date date!” O.o if they r not I hope he will find someone soon XD 

  • atarashi.michi

    she’s been rumored to be dating ALOT of people.
    same with nino.
    if they are, im happy for them.
    wish them the best of luck <3

  • atarashi.michi

    she’s been rumored to be dating ALOT of people.
    same with nino.
    if they are, im happy for them.
    wish them the best of luck <3

  • http://twitter.com/foreverstorm90 Arashian

     Leader Ohno is 30. Nino + Jun are 27. Aiba is 28. Sho is 29. 

  • http://twitter.com/foreverstorm90 Arashian

     Leader Ohno is 30. Nino + Jun are 27. Aiba is 28. Sho is 29. 

  • http://twitter.com/foreverstorm90 Arashian

     Leader Ohno is 30. Nino + Jun are 27. Aiba is 28. Sho is 29. 

  • http://KDramaRave.wordpress.com/ Simina

    to @Hiroshi
     it’s not only their popularity at stake … but the jobs of their staff… after a while almost all of them want a normal life… but is too late…. contracts are a scary thing… I don’t think u can joke with Johnny

    on the other hand we know very well that some fangirls/boys are crazy enough to try to damage the lover… so security is first to come…

    third reason that comes into my mind is mass-media : they did some crazy things just to write an article: I can start with Princess Diana and end with the kids of celebrities or Lee Jia Seo Tai Ji case… from last month in Korea

    forth netizens : they will dig the smallest lil dirt and make it  THE HUGE DIRTIEST thing ever even the reality is way different

    5th :CHANGE … ppl accept very hard a change

    6th if they date with someone and it doesn’t end well they will look easy in our eyes…. so often only if it is very serious they tell us
    a Casanova ain’t a good image even though in our every day life dating in a row with several ppl ain’t a sin anymore
    there are a few couples that made it public and it was a big deal when relationship ended

  • http://KDramaRave.wordpress.com/ Simina

    to @Hiroshi
     it’s not only their popularity at stake … but the jobs of their staff… after a while almost all of them want a normal life… but is too late…. contracts are a scary thing… I don’t think u can joke with Johnny

    on the other hand we know very well that some fangirls/boys are crazy enough to try to damage the lover… so security is first to come…

    third reason that comes into my mind is mass-media : they did some crazy things just to write an article: I can start with Princess Diana and end with the kids of celebrities or Lee Jia Seo Tai Ji case… from last month in Korea

    forth netizens : they will dig the smallest lil dirt and make it  THE HUGE DIRTIEST thing ever even the reality is way different

    5th :CHANGE … ppl accept very hard a change

    6th if they date with someone and it doesn’t end well they will look easy in our eyes…. so often only if it is very serious they tell us
    a Casanova ain’t a good image even though in our every day life dating in a row with several ppl ain’t a sin anymore
    there are a few couples that made it public and it was a big deal when relationship ended

  • moidiom

    I think this is great.  All of Arashi members are approaching 30 with the leader already 30.  I’m sure they have personal desires and wishes they want to fulfill before they’re too old.

    I do understand it’s hard when you’re a fan and you don’t care for the persons your idols are dating.  All you can do is hope that your idols make the best choices for themselves.  Then again, everyone has to live his or her own life, even if you’re an Arashi.

  • moidiom

    I think this is great.  All of Arashi members are approaching 30 with the leader already 30.  I’m sure they have personal desires and wishes they want to fulfill before they’re too old.

    I do understand it’s hard when you’re a fan and you don’t care for the persons your idols are dating.  All you can do is hope that your idols make the best choices for themselves.  Then again, everyone has to live his or her own life, even if you’re an Arashi.

  • moidiom

    I think this is great.  All of Arashi members are approaching 30 with the leader already 30.  I’m sure they have personal desires and wishes they want to fulfill before they’re too old.

    I do understand it’s hard when you’re a fan and you don’t care for the persons your idols are dating.  All you can do is hope that your idols make the best choices for themselves.  Then again, everyone has to live his or her own life, even if you’re an Arashi.

  • fir

    Well, whether Nino is dating her or not is none of our businesses so we can only hope that he’s happy and keep supporting him.

  • fir

    Well, whether Nino is dating her or not is none of our businesses so we can only hope that he’s happy and keep supporting him.

  • Anonymous

    If they’re dating, then then that’s great, though I never really liked Sasaki before I heard of this.

  • Anonymous

    If they’re dating, then then that’s great, though I never really liked Sasaki before I heard of this.

  • Mochi-chan

    They’re old though lol~ at their age guys are getting marry already.

  • Mochi-chan

    They’re old though lol~ at their age guys are getting marry already.

  • Mochi-chan

    They’re old though lol~ at their age guys are getting marry already.

  • Anonymous

    I am not surprised that 20 something years old guy who is good looking and popular have girlfriend. But I am really happy that agencies decide to revel that. I do not know why they play this strange game with secrets about they partners.  And then one day you will just find out that your idol is married with 2 children and he is sorry for not telling anyone.  I do not have to know who they partners are and they private life is private but why to hide things that you like or have someone?
     

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1034363259 Liz

    IDC if they’re dating or not i still think they’re KAWAII! :D

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1034363259 Liz

    IDC if they’re dating or not i still think they’re KAWAII! :D

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1034363259 Liz

    IDC if they’re dating or not i still think they’re KAWAII! :D

  • Anonymous

    I did not know who she was and this is what I find on wikipedia.
    She was given the nickname “No Mercy” for her countless reported atrocities toward other show-business girls she worked with, in her teenage years, especially toward actresses, glamour models, and fashion models from foreign countries, whom she considered to be “fat”
    yes she seems to be nice girl…… 

  • Anonymous

    I did not know who she was and this is what I find on wikipedia.
    She was given the nickname “No Mercy” for her countless reported atrocities toward other show-business girls she worked with, in her teenage years, especially toward actresses, glamour models, and fashion models from foreign countries, whom she considered to be “fat”
    yes she seems to be nice girl…… 

  • AMNOS

    Nino is also my fav. in Arashi. and I’m like that too. lol  I even think of the others and  think which girls they should date XD 

  • AMNOS

    Ninomiya Kazunari & Sasaki Nozomi are dating?

    True or False I luv u Nino and always will
    with or without her I wish for happiness for you in the near future, you deserve someone that can make you happy AND I will always keep on supporting Arashi and each member individually.

     

  • AMNOS

    Ninomiya Kazunari & Sasaki Nozomi are dating?

    True or False I luv u Nino and always will
    with or without her I wish for happiness for you in the near future, you deserve someone that can make you happy AND I will always keep on supporting Arashi and each member individually.

     

  • AMNOS

    Ninomiya Kazunari & Sasaki Nozomi are dating?

    True or False I luv u Nino and always will
    with or without her I wish for happiness for you in the near future, you deserve someone that can make you happy AND I will always keep on supporting Arashi and each member individually.

     

  • fir

    It’s true that they’re at the age to get married, but unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it seems.
    I remember when Takashi Miike asked Sho about his views on marriage, he said that when he saw how all of his friends were getting married, he wanted to start a family of his own too but it was tough because of the pressure the media and society put on them.
    Most fans are sane, but there are also the ones who are total fanatics, and who knows what they could do if they lost it, so it’s not surprising that celebs are not really open about their private lives.

  • fir

    It’s true that they’re at the age to get married, but unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it seems.
    I remember when Takashi Miike asked Sho about his views on marriage, he said that when he saw how all of his friends were getting married, he wanted to start a family of his own too but it was tough because of the pressure the media and society put on them.
    Most fans are sane, but there are also the ones who are total fanatics, and who knows what they could do if they lost it, so it’s not surprising that celebs are not really open about their private lives.

  • fir

    It’s true that they’re at the age to get married, but unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it seems.
    I remember when Takashi Miike asked Sho about his views on marriage, he said that when he saw how all of his friends were getting married, he wanted to start a family of his own too but it was tough because of the pressure the media and society put on them.
    Most fans are sane, but there are also the ones who are total fanatics, and who knows what they could do if they lost it, so it’s not surprising that celebs are not really open about their private lives.

  • Hiroshi

    I made a general statement, not on Johnny’s boys nor these two since they’re not denying.  There’s this hush hush thing I don’t know much about (since I’m not really into Johnny’s boys.)  But anyways, there are many examples of celebrities who openly date and they do very well.  I’m sure the staff of those celebrities were doing fine too.  (What you said reminds me of the same excuses from the biggest fraud that is HK’s Andy Lau.  He probably wanted to save some fangirls from killing themselves. *ahem*  After he announced, it seemed life went on as usual.  The earth didn’t move and the crazy fangirls were fine.  At least I didn’t see any news on it.)
     
    Back to celebrities dating, I don’t think they really need to make an announcement of it or anything but if confronted at least be truthful about it.  To me it shows the person has a spine.  But anyways, I do understand that different people have different priorities.  As for me, I respect ones with individuality.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_QJS3LKJWWESY7AFKIREELP7MTE Sajen

    the way my brain works if someone denies it I’m more likely to think it’s true since they don’t deny it but say that their “friends” I’m thinking that’s what they are “friends”, that made more sense in my head

  • http://twitter.com/tatizmoon Tatiana Ospina ツ

    Oh ninoo!!! u cannot do that! heheh just kidding!!!!  if he is happy that is ok!

  • Anonymous

    Why do Arashi members always have to be rumored to be dating models/actresses that I dislike? Nagasawa Masami, Horkita Maki, etc…and now, Sasaki Nozomi >.<

    Although, as I fan, I must be happy for Nino no matter the situation…even when it comes to dating. Because he's only human like us, right? Can't blame him.

    It hurts so much…so, I'm just going to believe their statement that they are nothing more than friends. Hopefully this will be over soon.

  • Anonymous

    …I’m so sorry to say this but I don’t really like her. Just because. yes. I’m silly.lol

    However, I’m happy for Nino..^^
    I’m still Arashi fan..
    If it’s truly a serious relationship, i hope both will confirm it anyway. It’s a great news for having a gf/bf ..

  • akuma

    haha yea sure  

  • Anonymous

    Crazy K-pop fans can learn a thing or two from you :)

  • ndypionipop

    uwaaa.. this one maybe true.. I just realize that nino knows much about akita *in shiyagare* and she’s from akita too.. 

  • http://twitter.com/shin_anatahemi jenz

    true or not, Nino or any member of arashi I think deserve to have a special someone…to fall in love and be love by someone is a great feeling….though a billion fans all over the world love them but it would still be great that there is someone that cherish and love them privately..coz they’re also human being that has a feelings like us..so I guess there’s no problem if any of the member are dating or get married in the future…( I really really like Nino so as long as his happy that would be great to hear..^_^)

  • http://twitter.com/arteech0kee Althea Daculan

     Naw, I really hope they are!

  • Bluebird

    Aww come on just make it official. No one’s going to bite her! lol xD

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1402218302 Kc Darcera

     I want to know the truth!!!….
    I really hope nino is really dating her!

  • http://twitter.com/neidie94 Siti Nadhirah

     look sweet copule

  • ovenfreshh

    I think it’s about time the members of Arashi started having girlfriends! ^__^

  • ducklinq

    So in short they’re dating.
    Cute couple!

  • http://twitter.com/Koichiko Andrea S.

    I wish this is true.
    Not exactly because I like her so much or because they look honestly cute together but because them being together is ten times better than all those shitty manwhore-rumors/comments. If they like each other and are seriously together then I’m happy for them!
    Better than Nino being pictured as a slutty playboy. 

  • brontesaurus

     their agencies have admitted they are friends… WHOA. STEP BACK. THIS IS SERIOUS BUSINESS.
    haha i kid i kid. 
    as an arashi fan, i can honestly say i am happy for him. although, i do wish i knew more about her. he isnt my favourite though, if he was i know i would be in tears right now xD

  • http://www.facebook.com/JEboys4Life Diana Andrews

    at least Japanese fans aren’t as crazy as Korean fans (no offense :D)…Korean fans wouldn’t even let their poor artists get close to a girl…i think fans should stay out of their artists personal life business…u know u have like 0.01% chances of dating/getting married with them..it’s okay to feel a little sad but u should get over it and support them :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/JEboys4Life Diana Andrews

    at least Japanese fans aren’t as crazy as Korean fans (no offense :D)…Korean fans wouldn’t even let their poor artists get close to a girl…i think fans should stay out of their artists personal life business…u know u have like 0.01% chances of dating/getting married with them..it’s okay to feel a little sad but u should get over it and support them :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/JEboys4Life Diana Andrews

    at least Japanese fans aren’t as crazy as Korean fans (no offense :D)…Korean fans wouldn’t even let their poor artists get close to a girl…i think fans should stay out of their artists personal life business…u know u have like 0.01% chances of dating/getting married with them..it’s okay to feel a little sad but u should get over it and support them :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/JEboys4Life Diana Andrews

    at least Japanese fans aren’t as crazy as Korean fans (no offense :D)…Korean fans wouldn’t even let their poor artists get close to a girl…i think fans should stay out of their artists personal life business…u know u have like 0.01% chances of dating/getting married with them..it’s okay to feel a little sad but u should get over it and support them :)

  • http://www.facebook.com/JEboys4Life Diana Andrews

    at least Japanese fans aren’t as crazy as Korean fans (no offense :D)…Korean fans wouldn’t even let their poor artists get close to a girl…i think fans should stay out of their artists personal life business…u know u have like 0.01% chances of dating/getting married with them..it’s okay to feel a little sad but u should get over it and support them :)

  • MinahMyu

     I think there’s cray fans in both countries…. maybe you just don’t hear about it as much in Japan than Korea but…. yeah..

  • MinahMyu

     I think there’s cray fans in both countries…. maybe you just don’t hear about it as much in Japan than Korea but…. yeah..

  • http://www.facebook.com/JEboys4Life Diana Andrews

     yea…cuz in Japan, the fans respect the artists even though they don’t like them

  • http://www.facebook.com/JEboys4Life Diana Andrews

     yea…cuz in Japan, the fans respect the artists even though they don’t like them

  • http://twitter.com/UEnJia UenJia

     WHAT ABOUT OHNO?! haha jk

  • sol_luna

      if he is really dating her, then i am happy for him. arashi is still an amazing group whether they are dating or not. 

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=635390951 Alnairah Naga Punut

     well not all in korea. I think japan fans are more cazy than korean fans. Im both JK fan but huller? why do you said that?? omo dont get me wrong. i think both country have a crazy fans. but dont just say KOREAN FANS. cuz we offend.

    btw. Im happy for him. but Nagasawa Misami was my fav. gf of him :D

  • http://amnosukebe.tumblr.com/ my pace

    this girl is like the very dangerous with hidden fangs and claws type. whoa.. im really scared for nino. darn. and she’s really beautiful. if this is true i can only wish that she be a nice person in real life. or to nino at least. because our brat needs some love. (after the masami break up, and yeah. he’s turning 28 soon) nino, wish u the best and all the happiness! u’ll always be my ichiban.:)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1088712688 Nozomi IshighonSweets

    Ohmygawsh I supppper agreee with you! I also have the same thoughts!!! But I never dare said that in public or korean fans will kill me DDD: Especially here now everybody is literrally mad over koreans. HAHAHA! I think we have great minds! I totally LOLED at this.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1088712688 Nozomi IshighonSweets

    Ohmygawsh I supppper agreee with you! I also have the same thoughts!!! But I never dare said that in public or korean fans will kill me DDD: Especially here now everybody is literrally mad over koreans. HAHAHA! I think we have great minds! I totally LOLED at this.