Yagi Yusei Profile & Facts
Yagi Yusei (八木勇征) is a Japanese singer, performer, and actor under LDH management, best known as a vocalist of the EXILE TRIBE group FANTASTICS. He rose to prominence after winning the vocal division of the 2017 “EXILE Presents VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 5,” securing his position as one of FANTASTICS’ lead vocalists. Prior to his debut, Yagi gained recognition by placing semi-grand Prix in the “Mr. & Miss Best Body Supermodel 2016 Japan Tournament” and briefly worked as a personal trainer. He expanded his career into acting with his debut role in the Boys’ Love drama series Utsukushii Kare.
Official Accounts:
Instagram: @yuseiyagi_official
Twitter: @yuseiyai_1st
Weibo: @八木勇征YagiYusei
Profile on EXILE TRIBE mobile: Yagi Yusei
Stage / Birth Name: Yagi Yusei (八木勇征)
Position: Singer, Performer & Actor
Birthday: May 6th, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Height: 180 cm (5’10”)
Blood Type: O
Yagi Yusei Facts:
– He was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– He was raised as an only child by his single mother.
– His due date was May 5, but he was born a day late; his mother described him as curious and eager to eat everything.
– His earliest memory is attending a playground party during nursery school.
– He was a shy child and enjoyed being an only child, feeling he received all of his parents’ love.
– He grew up listening to Japanese rock, Vocaloid songs, and became a fan of Nakashima Mika due to his mother’s influence.
– The first CD he ever bought was “Sashibu” by GReeeeN.
– He started surfing in childhood and continues to enjoy it.
– He played soccer seriously from elementary through university, receiving athletic recommendations for both high school and college.
– In junior high, he became interested in music after a friend encouraged him and people reacted positively to his singing.
– He worked part-time in university at an izakaya and later a Brazilian restaurant as a churrasco server.
– An injury to his foot ligament during his first year of university forced him to give up soccer, prompting him to pursue entertainment.
– He began strength training to support his mental and physical well-being after struggling with emotional burnout since high school.
– In 2016, he won semi-grand prix at the Mr. & Miss Best Body Supermodel Japan Tournament and briefly worked as a personal trainer.
– He was the only FANTASTICS member who had not trained at EXPG before joining the group.
– His first dance lesson with Sekai was difficult, but he improved through consistent help from fellow members.
– Watching Sekai perform during VBA5 made him realize the appeal of dance and inspired him to take it seriously.
– He had no formal vocal training before debut and learned falsetto by observing senior vocalist Kazuhara Ryuto.
– He began acting lessons in 2019, driven by a long-standing interest in acting.
– During the COVID-19 pandemic, he started learning piano and composing music.
– On April 6, 2022, it was announced that he along with members Kimura Keito, and Sawamoto Natsuki tested positive for COVID-19.
– He opened a personal Weibo account on January 23, 2022.
– He made his acting debut in November 2021 in “Utsukushii Kare“, which became a breakout success in Asia and a turning point in his career.
– He was asked by the director to watch “Brokeback Mountain” as preparation for his role in “Utsukushii Kare“.
– In 2022, he joined the HiGH&LOW franchise after passing an internal audition.
– That same year, he received the Outstanding Asian Star Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards and was honored with Best Actor Pair and Outstanding New Actor at the WEIBO Account Festival.
– He expressed a deep emotional connection to “Utsukushii Kare“, saying it solidified his desire to continue acting.
– He released his first solo photobook “CONTACT” in April 2023.
– He became the main MC of the BS Asahi variety show “Yonayona Fushigi no Yakata nite” in 2023.
– In August 2023, he won the Seoul International Drama Awards’ Asian Star Award for a second consecutive year.
– In 2024, he won the TSUTAYA DISCAS Movie Fan Award at the 78th Mainichi Film Awards for “Utsukushii Kare eternal“.
– He received an offer to appear in the drama”Hyena” after the producer was impressed by his work in “Utsukushii Kare“.
– He enjoys anime, manga, and video games, and is especially fond of the character “Shin” from “NANA“.
– He enjoys composing music and writing lyrics to strengthen his emotional delivery as a vocalist.
– He believes love is free of fixed forms and was already a fan of BL works before taking on his role in “Utsukushii Kare“.
– He prefers acting roles to be developed naturally through on-set interaction rather than heavy pre-planning.
– He sees morning cleaning as a way to mentally organize and start his day right.
– He works out regularly and models his physique after SHOKICHI, preferring a body that looks good in clothes.
– He doesn’t follow a strict diet and eats freely to avoid stress.
– He loves food—especially ramen, soba, and pasta—and often cooks when he has time.
– He dislikes spicy food and being told what to do.
– He frequently visits hot springs and saunas, often going with Seguchi Leiya.
– On his days off, he prefers staying in and watching streaming content, though he doesn’t mind light socializing.
– He enjoys drinking beer with potato salad and pickles, and says alcohol makes him sleepy.
– His favorite FANTASTICS song is “FANTASTIC 9,” which he performs in memory of Nakao Shota.
– He is close with fellow members Seguchi Leiya and Takechi Kaisei, and often works out with them.
– He is friends with Kanou Yoshiyuki, JO1’s Shiroiwa Ruki, Hey! Say! JUMP’s Yamada Ryosuke, and Kis-My-Ft2’s Senga Kento.
– He is a passionate soccer fan who plays on LDH’s artist soccer team, captained by EXILE AKIRA, and enjoys watching leagues like the EPL and Ligue 1.
– He hopes to travel overseas when he has extended time off, especially to Korea and China.
– Despite a fear of heights, he wants to try bungee jumping to challenge himself.
– He considers himself an indoor person who feels grateful to be in a job he loves.
– He is known for his positive attitude, cute personality, and eagerness to learn.
– He’s described by others as kind, easy to talk to, and natural in any setting.
– His mother and grandmother supported him long before debut, and he hopes to repay them through his work.
– He believes his father chose his name, though he never asked directly.
– He has always wanted to be admired and recognized for his efforts.
Dramas:
Ayashii Partner | 2025 – Main Role “Tateishi Haruto”
Saigo no Jugyo: Ikinokotta Mono Dake ga Sotsugyo | 2024 – Main Role “Maruyama Takeshi”
Minami-kun ga Koibito!? | 2024 – Main Role “Minami Hiroyuki”
Konkatsu 1000 Bon Knock | 2024 – Support Role “Yamada Kusoo”
Subscription Furin | 2023 – Cameo “Yaggy (Ep. 2)”
Hyena | 2023 – Support Role “Tanihara Itsuki”
18/40: Futari Nara Yume mo Koi mo | 2023 – Support Role “Aso Kosuke”
Host Sozoku Shichaimashita | 2023 – Support Role “Masato / Satoru”
Numaru. Minato-ku Joshikosei | 2023 – Support Role “Sonomiya Ren”
Love Death Match | 2023 – Main Role “Sonomiya Ren”
Utsukushii Kare Season 2 | 2023 – Main Role “Kiyoi Sou”
Bakayarou no Kiss | 2022 – Support Role “Sonomiya Ren”
Yarinaoshitai First Kiss | 2022 – Main Role “Sonomiya Ren”
Utsukushii Kare | 2021 – Main Role “Kiyoi Sou”
Mannequin Night Fever | 2020 – Main Role “Neccho”
Movies:
Tonari no Stella | 2025 – Main Role “Hiiragi Subaru”
Bokura wa Jinsei de Ikkai dake Maho ga Tsukaeru | 2025 – Main Role “Akito”
Yano-kun no Futsu no Hibi | 2024 – Main Role “Yano Tsuyoshi”
Tasogareiro no Hito | 2023 – Main Role
My Beautiful Man: Eternal | 2023 – Main Role “Kiyoi Sou”
Utsukushii Kare: Special Edit Version | 2023 – Main Role “Kiyoi Sou”
Ichikei’s Crow: The Movie | 2023 – Support Role “Ueki Kotaro”
High&Low: The Worst X | 2022 – Support Role “Yamaguchi Magoroku”
Specials:
The Toppa File Special | 2025 – Guest Role “[Izakaya staff]”
Yamada Kusoo no 3 Bon Knock | 2024 – Main Role “Yamada Kusoo”
Digital Dramas:
[2022] Yarinaoshitai First Kiss (やり直したいファーストキス)
[2023] Love Death Match (国宝級彼氏オーディション)
TV Programs:
[2023] Yonayona Fushigi no Yakata nite ~Onzoshi Yagi Yusei Kara no Shotaijo~ (夜な夜な不思議の館にて～御曹司・八木勇征からの招待状～)
[2024.02] Mezamashi TV (めざましテレビ) – February Monthly Entertainment Presenter
Digital Programs:
[2023] Dai-ichi Life D.LEAGUE 23-24 Round.1 – Guest MC
Stage:
[2022] Nounai Poison Berry (脳内ポイズンベリー)
Advertising:
CMs
[2023] “Ready Samantha Beauty” Special Movie
[2023] IRIEBEACH “Kizamu”
Radio:
[2023.03.23] Hagiwara Riku to Yagi Yusei no All Night Nippon X (萩原利久と八木勇征のオールナイトニッポンX)
Publications:
Photobooks
[2023.04.26] CONTACT
Fashion:Runways
[2024] SDGs Suishin TGC Shizuoka 2024 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION
Other:
[2022] AXZIA “THE B MAISON” – Ambassador
[2023] Samantha Beauty Project – Ambassador
[2024] eye closet SILICONE HYDROGEL – Image Model
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