Keito Okamoto
| Keito Okamoto | |
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| Born | April 1, 1993 |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Japanese Pop, R&B, Electropop, Dance-pop, Electronic, Hip hop, Dance, Electronic dance |
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| Years active | 2006 – present |
| Labels | Johnny & Associates, J Storm |
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Keito Okamoto (岡本 圭人 Okamoto, Keito, born April 1, 1993) is a Japanese singer and member of Hey! Say! JUMP.[1] He is under the management of Johnny & Associates. He was born in Tokyo to Kenichi Okamoto, a former member of the rock band & Johnny's group Otokogumi and model Nishi Katsue.
He was educated at Framlingham College in England before returning to the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, and is the only member of Hey! Say! JUMP who speaks fluent English. He plays guitar along with Kota Yabu and Hikaru Yaotome in their concerts.
Career
On October, 2006, he started work with the Johnny & Associates talent agency. On September 21, 2007, he began performing as a member of Hey! Say! JUMP.
2011
In March 2011, Okamoto appeared in the final episode of long-running drama Kinpachi Sensei as a delinquent student.[2]
Discography
Solo Song
- Babylon
Concerts
For Hey! Say! JUMP-related concert, please see Hey! Say! JUMP.
TV Drama
- San nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei Final SP (March 27, 2011)
- First Class Season 2
Variety Shows
- The Shōnen Club
- Hyakushiki
- YanYan JUMP (April 2011)
- Itadaki High JUMP
TV Appearances
For Hey! Say! JUMP-related appearances, please see Hey! Say! JUMP.
TV Commercials / Advertisements
- Deca Sports - Wii
- LOTTE Ghana (2009)
- LOTTE Plus X Fruitio (2010)
- LOTTE Fruitio Squash
- Vermount Curry (2013)
References
- ↑ "Hey! Say! 7 Performed the Theme Song of Volleyball Convention for the 1st Time". MusicJapanPlus. 24 March 2010. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- ↑ "Keito Okamoto cast in Kinpachi Sensei finale". Asia Pacific Arts. 2011-08-02.