New 5-member group from Johnny & Associates, Inc., Sexy Zone's member, Sato Shori will make his acting debut in Mukai Osamu's upcoming drama "Hungry!" scheduled to begin on January 10th, 2012.

As reported previously, the drama is set at a French restaurant, and will show human relationships, such as dream, frustration, love, friendship, and confrontation between men, with a comical touch. �Sato's role will be an obedient younger brother of the heroine (will be played by Takimoto Miori), named Sasuke who operates at his own pace.

Sato passed the audition for Johnny & Associates, Inc. back in October 2010 and he is already making an appearance in a drama. �The drama producer �who appointed Sato said, "I saw him at Johnny's Jr.' live concert for the first time. �His sparkling eyes were quite impressive and it made me want to make a drama with him." �According to him, Sato's role was created to match Sato's own image.

Sato, who has almost no acting experience, said, "I always wanted to appear in a drama. �I want to grab this chance, and make it successful." �Sato also commented about co-starring with his big senior, Inagaki Goro of SMAP, "Since Inagaki-san has his own character, I would like to learn it from him and create my own character".

Source: Sanspo (1+2)