On August 12, Hikaru Yaotome, a member of the popular group Hey! Say! JUMP, announced his marriage to a non-celebrity woman. He is the second member of the group to marry, following Daiki Arioka’s announcement earlier this year.

In his statement, Yaotome expressed gratitude and a commitment to work even harder, saying, "I want to continue challenging myself and improving so that I can bring more smiles to everyone who supports me. I will do my best with gratitude and hope for your continued support."

Yaotome, born in 1990 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, began his entertainment career in December 2002 and debuted with Hey! Say! JUMP in November 2007 with the single "Ultra Music Power." He has since been active in television dramas and variety shows.