On December 20 (local time), Hinako Kitano revealed that she has married Kurei Yuki, a member of the mixed-gender duo Kimaguren. Sharing the news during the festive atmosphere of the winter season, Kitano wrote, “In this time when the clear winter air makes our hearts feel warm and Christmas is in the air, I have something to share. Kurei Yuki and Hinako Kitano are now married.”
She went on to explain how their relationship blossomed, saying that they first connected through a shared love for animals and discovered that they held similar values about what they wanted to cherish most in life. “I was drawn to the feeling that even the time we spent together felt like something beyond coincidence something like destiny,” she wrote, adding that she sincerely wanted to believe in that feeling.
Looking ahead to their future, Kitano expressed her hopes for a joyful family life. “We want to build a bright home filled with laughter, supporting and relying on each other while living with our beloved dogs,” she shared. She also promised to continue approaching every aspect of her life and career with gratitude and sincerity.
Hinako Kitano debuted in 2013 as a second-generation member of Nogizaka46 and remained active with the group until her graduation in 2022. After leaving the idol world, she transitioned into acting, appearing in projects such as Boy’s Abyss and Keishicho Kosatsu Ichika, steadily building her career as an actress.
Her husband, Kurei Yuki, debuted in 2005 as part of the duo Kimaguren. Although the group disbanded in 2015, they reunited in 2024 and released a new song last year, marking a fresh chapter in his musical journey.
Sources: nate