Hikaru Yaotome

Quick Facts: Who was Hikaru Yaotome?

Subject:

Hikaru Yaotome

Known for:

Japanese singer, actor, and tarento, known for his work with Hey! Say! JUMP.

Born:

1990-12-02

Century / Era:

1990s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Hikaru Yaotome (八乙女 光, Yaotome, Hikaru; born December 2, 1990) is a Japanese singer, actor, and tarento. JUMP under Starto Entertainment. He was born in Miyagi Prefecture.

Career & Major Achievements

On December 1, 2002, he entered Johnny & Associates as a trainee. Later, he was put in the junior group Ya-Ya-yah and became the secondary lead vocalist after Kota Yabu. On September 21, 2007, he debuted and began performing as a member of Hey!

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2009, he graduated from Horikoshi High School alongside Taiyo Ayukawa and actress Saki Fukuda. He plays bass guitar in their concerts and even displayed talents in composing and lyrics writing on their first studio album JUMP No. 1. On August 12, 2024, Yaotome announced his marriage to a non-celebrity woman via Nippon Television Live.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1990 (1990-12-02): Birth of Hikaru Yaotome — Japanese singer, actor, and tarento, known for his work with Hey! Say! JUMP.
2. 2002: 2002 Milestone — On December 1, 2002, he entered Johnny & Associates as a trainee.
3. 2007: 2007 Milestone — On September 21, 2007, he debuted and began performing as a member of Hey!
4. 2009: 2009 Milestone — In 2009, he graduated from Horikoshi High School alongside Taiyo Ayukawa and actress Saki Fukuda.
5. 2024: 2024 Milestone — On August 12, 2024, Yaotome announced his marriage to a non-celebrity woman via Nippon Television Live.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Hikaru Yaotome

True or False: “Hikaru Yaotome debuted as a member of Hey! Say! JUMP in 2007.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He actually began performing as a member of Hey! Say! JUMP on September 21, 2007, but his initial trainee period and early group involvement preceded this date.

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