On December 23, Japanese actors Mahiro Takasugi and Haru shared handwritten statements on their respective Instagram accounts, personally confirming the news. The announcements opened with a polite greeting to industry colleagues and fans before revealing that they had decided to spend their lives together as husband and wife.
The couple explained that their relationship began through work and gradually deepened as they spent more time together. “As we continued to build time together, we came to the decision that we wanted to live life side by side,” they wrote. Acknowledging the journey ahead of them, the couple added that while they are still learning and growing, they hope this marriage will help them mature both as individuals and as actors.
They concluded by asking for continued support and guidance from fans and the public, signing with the date and their names written side by side an intimate detail that sparked warm reactions online.
Mahiro Takasugi, born in 1996, is considered one of the most promising Japanese actors of his generation. He has built an impressive resume across film and television, starring in works such as Heroine disqualifiedTHE Chihayafuru series, Parasite: part 1, Kamen Rider gameAND Legal High Special. His steady rise has also earned him a strong international fan base.
Haru, born in 1991, began her career as a model before moving into acting. Known for her refined image and solid performances, she has gained wide recognition through dramas such as The gift of your heart, The love that makes you cry. In 2017, she achieved national stardom after being cast as the lead in an NHK morning drama.
The two reportedly became close while working together on the 2023 drama Mr. Bridewhich is believed to have marked the beginning of their romantic relationship.
The sudden announcement of the couple’s marriage, without any prior public dating speculation, has sparked shock and celebration among fans, with congratulatory messages pouring in from other actors and well-wishers across social media.
Sources: Daum
