# Kei Mukai and Yuko Wakabayashi relationship confirmation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kei-mukai-and-yuko-wakabayashi-relationship-confirmation
> Updated: 2026-09-22T00:03:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Comedian Kei Mukai of the trio Panther has publicly confirmed his romantic relationship with TBS announcer Yuko Wakabayashi. During a live broadcast of ‘King’s Brunch’ on September 19, Mukai addressed rumors previously reported by FRIDAY Digital, stating, “It is a very serious romantic relationship. It’s not just... it’s very serious.”

Following the announcement, Mukai provided further details during a TBS Radio broadcast. He explained that he learned of the media reports via a message from his manager while at a restaurant in Atsugi. He also clarified that the photographs published by FRIDAY were taken as he was leaving a yakiniku restaurant in Higashi-Nakano. 

Wakabayashi has addressed the reports on various TBS programs, describing Mukai as a “tolerant person” without providing further specific details.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Kei Mukai discusses relationship reports on TBS Radio

Comedian Kei Mukai addressed reports of his relationship with TBS announcer Yuko Wakabayashi on TBS Radio, revealing he learned the news while waiting for ramen.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kei-mukai-discusses-relationship-reports-on-tbs-radio

### 2026-09-19: Kei Mukai confirms relationship with TBS announcer Yuko Wakabayashi

Comedian Kei Mukai of the trio Panther has confirmed his romantic relationship with TBS announcer Yuko Wakabayashi during a live appearance on ‘King’s Brunch’.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kei-mukai-confirms-relationship-with-tbs-announcer-yuko-wakabayashi

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