How Takuya Kimura became one of East Asia’s best-loved stars: from era-defining Japanese boy band SMAP and beloved TV drama Love Generation, to style icon and endorsement king
Japanese icon Kimura Takuya is going to turn 50 in November this year, but remains as beloved as ever. Photo: Handout
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How Takuya Kimura became one of East Asia’s best-loved stars: from era-defining Japanese boy band SMAP and beloved TV drama Love Generation, to style icon and endorsement king
- Takuya Kimura is turning 50 this year, but the Tokyo-born star is as popular as ever, with a healthy Instagram following and a starring role in English-language drama The Swarm
- Variety show SMAPxSMAP welcomed guests including Michael Jackson, Madonna and Lady Gaga, while dramas Long Vacation and Love Generation were defining millennial TV moments
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Japanese icon Kimura Takuya is going to turn 50 in November this year, but remains as beloved as ever. Photo: Handout
