Kentaro Sakaguchi Announces Marriage After Project with Lee Se-young, Faces Early Marital Controversy

Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi garnered significant attention in Korea after announcing his marriage to a non-celebrity woman via his paid fan club on September 6. His collaboration with actress Lee Se-young in the Coupang Play series 'Things That Come After Love' made him a familiar face to Korean audiences, amplifying interest in his marriage news.

Just ten days after his marriage announcement, on the night of September 17, police were called to Sakaguchi Kentaro's home following a marital dispute. Officers confirmed it was a heated argument between the couple, with his wife reportedly being the one who called. His wife, a hair and makeup artist three years his senior, had been in a five-year relationship with him after they met on a drama set. Prior to the marriage announcement, there were also allegations of a love triangle involving actress Mei Nagano.

Bloggers note that Sakaguchi Kentaro, born in 1991, is 35 years old and debuted as a model for the men's fashion magazine 'MEN'S NON-NO' in 2010 before transitioning to acting. Standing at 183cm with a gentle demeanor, he is known as a representative 'Shio-gao' (salt-face) star. His filmography includes 'Heroine Disqualified,' 'The 100th Love with You,' and the Japanese version of 'Signal.' His connection with Korean productions has expanded his fanbase, leading to anticipation for his future endeavors.