Yui Aragaki and Gen Hoshino, who met while starring in the hit drama "The Full-Time Wife Escapist" and surprised fans with their marriage in 2021, announced today, October 13, that they have welcomed their first child after five years of marriage. The couple shared the news in a joint statement, thanking everyone who has supported them, expressing their joy over the newest addition to their family, and looking ahead to this new chapter in their lives.
The couple opened their joint statement with the announcement: "We are delighted to share that our first child has been born."
"Thanks to the support of so many people, we have been able to safely reach this special day," they continued, offering their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has helped, cared for, and watched over them, as well as the fans who have continued to support them.
They also shared their resolve as new parents: "To protect this new life and build peaceful, fulfilling days together, we hope to keep learning and growing side by side, both as parents and as individuals."
The statement concluded: "We hope you will continue to watch over and support us warmly in the years ahead."
Hoshino, 45, and Aragaki, 38, starred together in the 2016 TBS drama "The Full-Time Wife Escapist," playing a couple who begin living together under a contract marriage arrangement. Five years later, the two announced that they were getting married in real life. Now, another five years on, they have officially become parents.
Both remain highly popular in their respective careers. As they enter this major new chapter as parents, fans will also be watching to see what comes next for the pair in the entertainment industry.