Sakaguchi Kentaro, once celebrated as Japan’s “National Treasure” and the face of integrity, is now facing one of the greatest crises of his career following explosive accusations of infidelity. The actor, renowned for his stoic but captivating “salty” charm and polished acting, saw his carefully built reputation collapse almost at night.
Born in 1991 in Tokyo, Sakaguchi Kentaro did not have an artistic background before entering the entertainment sector. His career began in 2010 as a model for the non -male not, where his 183 cm frame, acute characteristics and cold charisma quickly made him the favorite. He modeled for the magazine for seven years before going to acting.
His breakout has arrived Heroine Shikkaku (2015), where his representation of the detached but magnetic Rita pushed him into celebrity. His expression of “Shio-Men” (salty) became his captivating and captivating audience. From there, Kentaro recited in acclaimed projects like Tokyo Tarareba Musume, SignalAND A silent voice. In 2019, he was landing main roles in the main productions, cementing his reputation together with other better stars such as Yamazaki Kento and Satoh Takeu.
His career has also flourished internationally, with sponsorships for global luxury brands such as Prada and Multiple Recreting Awards, including Newcomer of the Year (Elan d’Oor Awards) and Newcomer of the Year (Japan Academy Film Prize). His “clean” private life has further increased his image, making him one of the most admired actors of his generation.
But in September 2025, that image was broken. On September 9, the Japanese tabloid Shukan Bunshun announced that he would expressed Kentaro’s report and the next day he revealed shocking details: although they lived with his girlfriend, a three -year -old hairdresser his elderly person, Sakaguchi was presumably involved in a secret relationship with the actress Nagano Mei. The two had worked together Kamen Byo (2019) and shared brands ties such as Ambassadors Prada. Reports said that Kentaro pursued Mei during a Prada event, leading to a secret love story.
The revelation has stunned fans throughout Asia. The Netizen, once in love with his silent dignity, expressed indignation: “Just to be pure”, “disappointing” AND “Everyone deceived us.” Prada also found herself dragged into the controversy, with many who noticed the irony of both her ambassadors intertwined in a scandal.
For Nagano Mei, the accusations added fuel to an already blurred image, since it had recently been connected to a relationship with the married actor Kei Tanaka while simultaneously left the Korean actor Kim Moo Joon.
Sakaguchi has remained in silence so far, but in the climate of ruthless entertainment of Japan, where scandals can put an end to careers, its status is once untouchable is in the balance. From “Japan National Treasure” to a symbol of treason, Kentaro has to face a critical crossroads: he continues to evade public control or face the scandal frontally to attempt a refund.
Sources: Kenh14
