HOKUTO Profile & Facts
HOKUTO (北), the stage name of Yoshino Hokuto (吉野北人), is a Japanese singer, performer, and actor, best known as one of the lead vocalists of THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE and a member of EXILE B HAPPY. Now stepping into a new chapter of his musical journey, HOKUTO made his solo debut with the digital single “Au pas, camarades!“, released on May 26, 2025.
Official Accounts:
Twitter: @hokuto_asi | @HOKUTOBOO36 | @hokuto_staff
Instagram: hokuto.yoshino.16_official
TikTok: @hokuto.official
Spotify: @Hokuto
Youtube: @HOKUTO.OfficialYouTube
Stage Name: HOKUTO (北)
Birth Name: Yoshino Hokuto (吉野北人)
Position: Vocalist, Performer, Actor
Birthday: March 6, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Height: 170 cm (5’6″)
Blood Type: A
Hokuto Facts
– Hokuto was born in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
– In junior high school, he won the Miyazaki tournament for basketball.
– His favorite sport is basketball.
– His hobbies include drawing, cooking, taking photos, and playing basketball.
– Originally from a quiet countryside town near a volcano, moving to Tokyo was a challenging lifestyle adjustment. He enjoys walking, visiting bookstores and cafes, and shopping in his free time.
– He describes himself as shy and finds communication challenging, though he values kindness and humility.
– He admires EXILE’s Atsushi and Ozaki Yutaka.
– He is self-taught in singing, having never attended formal music school before auditioning. Initially shy to sing publicly, encouragement from friends helped him gain confidence.
– He works closely with LIKIYA, his dance teacher and mentor, who also choreographs his solo dance performances.
– Hokuto first came into the spotlight in 2014 after winning EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 4 >Yume wo Motta Wakamono Tachi e, where he was selected as one of three vocalists to join THE RAMPAGE.
– He once cried during VBA 4 because he struggled to follow the choreography, but Hidaka Ryuta from BALLISTIK BOYZ helped him learn the dance.
– He calls himself Piglet.
– He is recognized as the “baby face,” member of his group, known for his mid-range singing ability and a playful, approachable personality.
– He shares a close friendship with Fujiwara Itsuki, with whom he has great chemistry due to their shared laid-back personalities. Their fans affectionately call their pairing “Hokuitsu (ほくいつ).”
– He is a very slow eater, and often gets scolded by the members, especially along with Iwaya Shogo, for eating too slowly.
– Close friendships extend to Iwaya Shogo and Sato Taiki, with whom he shares personal traditions and strong bonds.
– During the COVID-19 pandemic, he began studying Korean and Chinese and aspires to master English, Korean, and Chinese. He actively incorporates English listening practice through music and cartoons and hopes to study abroad to improve his language skills.
– He hates losing.
– He is the weakest drinker in the group.
– He is more energetic at night and often stays up until around 4:00 a.m.
– He enjoys staying at home, cooking for himself, and redecorating his space with scented candles and flowers.
– He favors a casual fashion style, typically sweatpants and T-shirts accented with accessories. He prefers not to dress like others and likes delicate jewelry such as thin hoop earrings and gold bracelets.
– Enjoys capturing everyday moments, such as foreign-style buildings, classic cars, and natural scenes like the moon in the night sky.
– He enjoys watching lifestyle vlogs and listening to diverse music genres, including R&B, with artists like Yorushika, Hirai Dai, and Justin Bieber among his favorites.
– His favorite food is sukiyaki, while he dislikes mushrooms and sea urchin. He has a sweet tooth, particularly enjoying fruit tarts.
– If he wasn’t an artist, he would have pursued a career as a child caretaker, expressing a desire to work at a nursery school even after his debut.
– Hokuto, RIKU, and Kazuma worked together and wrote the lyrics for the song “Song for you.”
– His favorite movie is Titanic, admiring its romantic themes, alongside other favorites like The Intern, The Untouchables, and Green Book.
– One of his favorite books is “120 no Yuigon” by Kiki Kirin.
– In his second photobook titled “Orange”, he mentioned that the title represents his current feelings, including positive attitudes and hope, indicating that orange is an important color to him.
– Worked briefly part-time in hospitality before his career took off.
– Was the first male model for the Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi in a notable magazine feature.
– Has a fondness for dogs, currently owning one named “Shon” and previously having a miniature dachshund.
– Does not have a driver’s license.
– Hokuto and Kazuma share the longest bond in THE RAMPAGE, with a silent understanding so strong, they don’t even need words.
Dramas:
1122 Ii Fuufu – Ikebata Rei (2024)
Stand Up Start – Onoda Dragon (2023)
Mahou no Rinobe – Fukuyama Tatsunosuke (2022)
Tokyo Seimenjo – Akamatsu Kotaro (2021)
Toshi no Sakon – Ichinose Sean / Tago Mokichi (2020)
6 from High&Low the Worst – Takajo Tsukasa (2020)
Aristocratic Birth: Prince of Legend – Tendo Kouki (2019)
High&Low: The Worst Episode.O – Takajo Tsukasa (2019)
Prince of Legend – Tendo Kouki (2018)
Movies:
Isho, Kokai. – Ikenaga Shuya (2025)
My (K)night – Toki (2023)
High&Low: The Worst X – Takajo Tsukasa (2022)
Boys! Please Kiss Him, Instead of Me – Mutsumi Asuma (2020)
Advent of an Aristocrat: Prince of Legend – Tendo Koki (2020)
High&Low: The Worst – Takajo Tsukasa (2019)
Prince of Legend – Kouki Tendo (2019)
Digital Dramas:
[2024] 1122 Ii Fuufu (1122 いいふうふ)
TV Programs:
[2024.03.30] Google Pixel presents ANOTHER SKY
Digital Programs:
[2021.12.24] Matsumoto Marika Christmas 24-Jikan Nama TV ~24-Jikan de Renai Drama wa Kansei Dekiru no ka!?~ (松本まりかクリスマス24時間生テレビ ～24時間で恋愛ドラマは完成できるのか！？～)
[2024] Tokyo Metro “Bijin no Himitsu!” (美人のヒミツ！)
[2024] Yoshino Hokuto gelato pique e Iku (吉野北人 ジェラピケへ行く)
Advertising:
CMs
[2017] Daiichi Kosho “LIVE DAM STADIUM”
[2020] DHC “Yakuyo Deep Cleansing Oil Renew Bright”
[2021] Dip “Baitoru PRO”
[2022] Yves Saint Laurent Beauté “Pure Shot Night Serum”
[2022] Visée “Nuance Matte Creator”
[2023] ART AQUARIUM Museum GINZA
[2023] Visée “Nenmaku Fake Rouge”
[2023] Visée “Nuance Dewey Creator”
[2024] FADRIC HOTEL “FADRIC HOTEL no Himitsu”
Image Model
[2024] FADRIC HOTEL
Publications:
Photobooks
[2022.03.06] As i
[2025.01.24] Orange
Serializations
[2021.10.12–present] HOKUTOIRO (ar)
Radio:
[2023.10.07–present] THE RAMPAGE Yoshino Hokuto no Hokuraji (THE RAMPAGE 吉野北人のほくらじ)
Other:
[2022–present] Visée Brand Muse
[2023–present] Kobayashi Special PR Ambassador
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