Haru & Masahiro Takasugi Announce Their Wedding; Kenshi Yonezu Performs at His 3rd Kohaku; Yumi Matsutoya Returns to Red and White After 3 Years

Haru and Masahiro Takasugi Officially Announce Their Wedding

Actress **Haru** and actor **Masahiro Takasugi** made it official on December 23rd by sharing the happy news on social media. They expressed their desire to walk through life together, saying, “We want to share our future adventures.” Fans and fellow celebrities like Satoshi Tsumabuki and Anmika have flooded their posts with congratulatory messages [1][2].

The two have known each other from previous acting projects and had been rumored to be dating privately. Fans are thrilled about the news and are sending their best wishes.

Kenshi Yonezu Set for His 3rd Appearance at the New Year’s Kohaku

Popular singer **Kenshi Yonezu** is confirmed to perform at the 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen for the third time in a row. He’ll be singing his hit song “IRIS OUT,” which is the theme for the latest “Chainsaw Man: Reze” movie adaptation [1].

Yonezu shared his excitement, saying, “I want to enjoy the performance to the fullest.” Fans are eagerly awaiting his stage presence at this iconic New Year’s event.

Yumi Matsutoya Returns to Kohaku After 3 Years with a New Song

Legendary singer-songwriter **Yumi Matsutoya** is making a special comeback to the Kohaku stage after a three-year break. She plans to debut a brand-new song created with cutting-edge AI technology, which she described as “like a dream come true” [2].

Music fans are buzzing about her return, and her performance is expected to be a highlight of this year’s show.

Four Former Morning Drama Leads Announce Weddings in 2025

2025 is shaping up to be a big year for celebrity weddings, especially among former lead actresses of popular morning dramas. Four of them have announced their marriages so far, making it a notable trend in the entertainment world [1].

This string of high-profile weddings is bringing some bright spots to the entertainment industry, with more details expected to be revealed soon.

Reiwa Roman’s Kuruma Declines M-1 Grand Prix Invitation

Comedy duo **Reiwa Roman**’s Kuruma has turned down an invitation to perform at the M-1 Grand Prix, citing concerns that their act might overlap with others. “We might end up doing the same jokes,” he explained [1].

Despite their recent victory, they’re choosing to take a different path and focus on their own style, showing confidence in their unique comedic voice.

Other Trending Entertainment News

• **Mukai from Panspan** was involved in a minor car accident while walking but was unharmed [1].
• **Reina Kobayashi** announced she’s hospitalized due to complications during her pregnancy with her second child [1].
• “Kochi Kame” is getting a reboot with a new anime series, featuring a surprise cameo by a major actor from the original run [1].
• Huis Ten Bosch theme park has been officially recognized as one of Japan’s top three illumination spots for the third year in a row [4][5].
• Actress **Mami Kumagai** missed an event due to health issues, which she later attributed to exhaustion [1].

Overall, the entertainment scene is buzzing with wedding announcements and Kohaku performances, making the end of the year especially lively and exciting.