Junnosuke Taguchi announces marriage and birth of first son

Former KAT-TUN member Junnosuke Taguchi announced his marriage and the birth of his first child, a son, via his YouTube channel on the 22nd. Taguchi, now 40, described the news as a happy turning point in his life.

He revealed that his wife is a younger, private individual. Taguchi expressed deep gratitude to her, stating she was a “light of hope” who reached out to him during a difficult period in his life and helped him regain his pride. He noted that he delayed the announcement to ensure the health and safety of both mother and child and to protect them from social media speculation.

Taguchi shared his emotional experience of witnessing the birth, expressing profound gratitude for his son and his wife, whom he described as supportive and wonderful.