On December 23, Japanese actors Mahiro Takasugi and Haru shared handwritten statements on their respective Instagram accounts, personally confirming the news. The announcements opened with a polite greeting to industry colleagues and fans before revealing that they had decided to spend their lives together as husband and wife.

The couple explained that their relationship began through work and gradually deepened as they spent more time together. “As we continued to build time together, we came to the decision that we wanted to walk through life side by side,” they wrote. Acknowledging their journey ahead, the pair added that while they are still learning and growing, they hope this marriage will help them mature both as individuals and as actors.

They concluded by asking for continued support and guidance from fans and the public, signing off with the date and their names written side by side an intimate detail that drew warm reactions online.

Mahiro Takasugi, born in 1996, is regarded as one of Japan’s most promising actors of his generation. He has built an impressive résumé across film and television, starring in works such as Heroine Disqualified, the Chihayafuru series, Parasyte: Part 1, Kamen Rider Gaim, and Legal High Special. His steady rise has also earned him a strong international fanbase.

Haru, born in 1991, began her career as a fashion model before transitioning into acting. Known for her refined image and solid performances, she gained widespread recognition through dramas such as The Gift of Your Heart, Love That Makes You Cry. In 2017, she reached national stardom after being cast as the lead in an NHK morning drama.

The two reportedly grew close while working together on the 2023 drama Mr. Bride, which is believed to have marked the beginning of their romantic relationship.

The couple’s sudden marriage announcement without any prior public dating speculation has sparked both shock and celebration among fans, with congratulatory messages pouring in from fellow actors and supporters across social media.

Sources: Daum