BLACKPINK’s Lisa recently announced that her upcoming short film for her song ‘Dream.’ The film will feature popular Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi. Fans were delighted to hear the news. Rumours between BLACKPINK Lisa and Sakaguchi Kentaro have been swirling for a while, and now that the news is finally confirmed, fans are digging deep to find out who Lisa’s co-star is. Get to know all about Sakaguchi Kentaro here!
Who Is Sakaguchi Kentaro
Sakaguchi Kentaro is a famous Japanese actor and model. He was born in Tokyo on June 11, 1991 and rose to fame when he started working as a model in 2010. Sakaguchi made his acting debut in 2014 with the agency Tristone Entertainment.
Over the years, the Japanese actor has starred in multiple hit TV shows and movies like Signal and Color Me True. Kentaro is also the recipient of some of the most prestigious awards in the asian entertainment industry, like the Best Actor Award and the Asia Artists Award at AAA.
Along with being a revered actor, Sakaguchi Kentaro is also known to be a fashion icon. He is the face of many famous fashion labels and is a style inspiration for many young fans in Japan.
Aside from his professional career, Sakaguchi Kentaro enjoys many outdoor activities like racing and sports. In fact, before joining the entertainment industry, the actor wanted to become a professional soccer player. The actor still plays the sport in his free time! Kentaro is also an advocate for animal welfare. The Japanese actor has been actively supporting various animal shelters and non-profits over the years.
Before doing the short film with BLACKPINK’s Lisa, the actor has also starred in a 2024 South Korean K-Drama called What Comes After Love alongside Lee Se Young. Kentaro’s performance was highly praised in the drama for being real and authentic.
The short film for Dream featuring Lisa and Kentaro will be released on August 13 at 8:30 AM, so make sure to set up a reminder so you do not miss it!
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