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Japanese actor Sakaguchi Kentaro announced his marriage to a non-celebrity woman via his paid fan club on September 6, generating considerable buzz among Korean fans. His previous collaboration with Lee Se-young in the Korean-Japanese drama 'Things That Come After Love' significantly boosted his recognition in Korea, making his marriage news a particular point of interest for his Korean fanbase.
Born in 1991, Sakaguchi Kentaro debuted as a model in 2010 before transitioning to acting, starring in works such as 'Heroine Disqualified,' 'The 100th Love with You,' and the Japanese version of 'Signal.' His wife is a hair and makeup artist three years his senior, and the couple reportedly dated for five years after meeting on a drama set. Just ten days after his marriage announcement, police were called to his home on September 17, an incident later revealed to be a heated marital dispute.
Bloggers highlighted the surprise of Sakaguchi Kentaro's sudden marriage announcement and his connection to Lee Se-young through their drama, noting the shock and interest among Korean fans. They also focused on the subsequent issues, including allegations of infidelity prior to marriage and the early marital incident involving the police, while expressing anticipation for his upcoming projects. He is set to appear in the global co-production drama 'Kidnap Game' alongside Lee Joon-gi, scheduled for release in October.
