[Edaily Starin Gim Ga Yeong Reporter] Japanese top-tier celebrity couple—actress Yui Aragaki and singer-actor Ken Hoshino—have become parents.

On the 13th, Yui Aragaki and Ken Hoshino personally announced the birth of their child by posting handwritten letters on their respective official websites stating, “Our first child has been born.”
They added, “Thanks to the help and support of so many people, we were able to reach this day safely,” and expressed, “We sincerely thank all the staff members who have cooperated with us and watched over us, as well as everyone who has always cheered us on.”
The couple stated, “We intend to grow together as parents and as individuals so that we can cherish this new life and spend peaceful and fulfilling days,” adding, “We would appreciate it if you could continue to watch over us with warm hearts.”
Born in 1988, Yui Aragaki gained popularity through her roles in the film *Yeongong* and the TV dramas *Dragon Sakura*, *Code Blue*, *The Girl Who Sees Everything*, *Legal High*, *We Can’t Be Beasts*, and *Running Away Is Embarrassing But Helpful*.
Ken Hoshino, born in 1981, is a leading Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. He has appeared in dramas such as “Kounodori” and “It’s Embarrassing But Helpful to Run Away.”
The two worked together on the 2016 drama *Running Away Is Embarrassing But Helpful*, where their chemistry led to a romantic relationship, and they eventually married in 2021.