# Kei Inoo

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{{Short description|Japanese singer and actor (born 1990)}}
{{BLP sources|date=March 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| name              = Kei Inoo
| native_name       = 伊野尾 慧
| native_name_lang  = ja
| background        = solo_singer
| image             = 
| caption           = 
| imagesize         = 
| birth_name        = 
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1990|06|22}}
| origin            = [Saitama Prefecture](/source/Saitama_Prefecture), Japan
| genre             = [J-pop](/source/J-pop)
| occupation        = {{flatlist|
* Singer
* actor
}}
| years_active      = 2001–present
| label             = [Starto Entertainment](/source/Starto_Entertainment), [Storm Labels](/source/Storm_Labels)
}}
 
{{Nihongo|'''Kei Inoo'''|伊野尾 慧|Inoo Kei|born June 22, 1990}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=伊野尾慧 (Kei Inoo)- CDJournal |url=https://artist.cdjournal.com/a/inoo-kei/883064 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406112933/https://artist.cdjournal.com/a/inoo-kei/883064 |archive-date=2023-04-06 |access-date=2024-03-28 |website=artist.cdjournal.com |language=ja}}</ref> is a Japanese singer, actor, and member of [Hey! Say! JUMP](/source/Hey!_Say!_JUMP). He is under the management of [Starto Entertainment](/source/Starto_Entertainment). He was born in [Saitama Prefecture](/source/Saitama_Prefecture).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.j-storm.co.jp/heysayjump/profile/kei_inoo|title=Kei Inoo's Profile|language=ja-JP|access-date=November 2, 2016}}</ref>
 
On September 23, 2001, he entered Johnny & Associates as a trainee. He later became a member of the [Johnny's Jr.](/source/Johnny's_Jr.) group J.J. Express. In 2007, he debuted as a member of [Hey! Say! JUMP](/source/Hey!_Say!_JUMP). He graduated from [Meiji University](/source/Meiji_University) with a degree in architecture in 2013.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.cyzowoman.com/2013/03/post_8309.html|title=祝・大学卒業！ KAT-TUN・中丸＆Hey!Say!JUMP・伊野尾、在学中の苦労とは – サイゾーウーマン|website=サイゾーウーマン| date=March 27, 2013 |language=ja-JP|access-date=August 20, 2016}}</ref> He plays the [keyboard](/source/Electronic_keyboard) during the group's live shows.

== Career==
He joined Johnny & Associates as a [Johnny's Jr.](/source/Johnny's_Jr.) He appeared regularly on the show, ''[Ya-Ya-yah](/source/Ya-Ya-yah)'', as well as J&A show, [Shounen Club](/source/Shounen_Club). He later became a part of the Johnny's Jr. group, J.J. Express with [Yuya Takaki](/source/Yuya_Takaki), [Daiki Arioka](/source/Daiki_Arioka), and [Yuto Nakajima](/source/Yuto_Nakajima). He debuted on September 24, 2007, as a member of [Hey! Say! JUMP](/source/Hey!_Say!_JUMP).
 
Since then, Inoo has been cast in numerous dramas and became a frequent guest on ''Tensai! Shimura Dobutsuen'' and a regular on ''[Mezamashi TV](/source/Mezamashi_TV)''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aramajapan.com/news/inoo-kei-to-be-a-regular-on-mezamashi/55529/|title=Inoo Kei to be a Regular on Mezamashi|date=March 6, 2016}}</ref> He also appeared on the Saturday afternoon variety show, ''Meringue no Kimochi.''<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=media&artist=15&categoryId=3&lang=en_us|title=Kei Inoo Regular MC on Meringue no Kimochi|website=johnnys-net|access-date=November 3, 2016|archive-date=November 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104004148/http://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=media&artist=15&categoryId=3&lang=en_us|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
He was cast as the main role in the live-action movie adaptation of the manga ''[Peach Girl](/source/Peach_Girl)'' as Okayasu Kairi which was released in 2017 and marked his film debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aramajapan.com/news/tvmovie/movies/mizuki-yamamoto-kei-inoo-to-star-in-film-adaptation-of-peach-girl/56654/|title=Mizuki Yamamoto & Kei Inoo to Star in Film Adaptation of "Peach Girl"|date=March 28, 2016}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
He has a second-class small boat pilot license and a scuba diving license.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=August 2015 |title=夏空の下へ"GOing"! |journal=Duet |language=Japanese |pages=34 |via=ホーム社}}</ref> Inoo graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Science and Engineering, [Meiji University](/source/Meiji_University) in 2013.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-03-10 |title=Hey! Say! JUMPの最終兵器"伊野尾慧、続く抜擢に「伊野尾革命」の声 ジャニーズきっての"建築アイドル"の魅力とは |language=Japanese |trans-title=Hey! Say! JUMP's ultimate weapon Kei Inoo, Voice of "Inoo revolution" in the continued selection, What is the charm of Johnny's "architecture idol"? |work=modelpress |url=http://mdpr.jp/news/detail/1570492}}</ref>

Inoo is distantly related to [Jesse](/source/Jesse_(Japanese_singer)) of [SixTONES](/source/SixTones), who is also under Starto Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-11-08 |title=Hey! Say! JUMP伊野尾慧、SixTONESジェシーと「遠い親戚」 ジャニーズファンから驚きの声 |language=Japanese |trans-title=Hey! Say! JUMP Kei Inoo, SixTONES Jessie and "distant relatives" Surprised voices from Johnny's fans |work=modelpress |url=https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/1803494}}</ref>

==Filmography==

===Film===
{|class="wikitable"
|- 
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
! {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
|2017
|''[Peach Girl](/source/Peach_Girl)''
|Okayasu Kairi
|Lead role
|<ref>{{cite web |url= https://eiga.com/movie/84645/|title= ピーチガールaccess-date= 8 January 2026|website= eiga.com|language=ja}}</ref>
|-
|}

===Television drama===
{|class="wikitable"
|- 
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
! {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
<!-- NEED SOURCE
|2006
|''Gachi Baka''
| Yuusuke Inoue
|Appear in Ep.2
|
|-
|rowspan="2" | 2014
|''Dark System Koi no Ouza Ketteisen''
|Yoichi Onda
|Appear in Ep.5&6
|
|-
|''Naruyouni Narusa 2''
| Ryo Okumura
|
|
|-
|2015
|''Tatakau! Shoten Girl''
|Keiichiro Kusaka
|
|
|-
|rowspan="2" | 2016
|''[Doctor X: Surgeon Daimon Michiko SP](/source/Doctor-X%3A_Surgeon_Michiko_Daimon)''
|Kojiro Himuro
|
|
|-
|''[Soshite, Dare mo Inaku Natta](/source/Soshite%2C_Dare_mo_Inaku_Natta)''
|Eiji Kusaka
|
|
|-
|2018
|''[Tokyo Alien Brothers](/source/Tokyo_Alien_Bros.)''
|Fuyunosuke
|
|
|-
|2019
|''Kaseifu no Mitazono''
|Murata Hikaru
|
|
|-
|2021
|''Junkyouju Takatsuki Akira no Suisatsu''
|Akira Takatsuki
|Lead role
|
|-
|2023
|''Da Capo Shimasenka?''
|Taichi Masumi
|
|
|-
-->
|2025
|''Parallel Couple: The Truth Behind Our Death''
|Kanta Namikawa
|Lead role
|<ref>{{cite web |url= https://thetv.jp/program/0001059744/cast/|title= パラレル夫婦　死んだ"僕と妻"の真実の出演者・キャスト一覧|access-date= 8 January 2026|website= The Television|language=ja}}</ref>
|-
|2025–26
|''[Strobe Edge](/source/Strobe_Edge)''
|Kyoichi Miyoshi
|2 seasons
|<ref>{{cite web |url= https://natalie.mu/eiga/news/655315|title= 「ストロボ・エッジ Season2」に出口夏希・櫻井海音が出演、「アオハライド」と同じ役|access-date= 8 January 2026|date= 8 January 2026|website= Natalie|language=ja}}</ref>
|-
|}

===Other television===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Notes
!{{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
<!-- NEED SOURCE
|2003–2007
|''[Ya-Ya-yah](/source/Ya-Ya-yah)''
|
|-
|2006–2007
|''YOUtachi!''
|
|-
|2006–2007
|''Hyakushiki''
|Appeared in a few episodes
|-
|2003–2013
|''Shounen Club''
|
|-
|2015-2020
|''Tensai Shimura Dobutsuen''
|As 'Inyaa Kei'
Appeared Occasionally
|-
|2016-2021
|''Meringue no Kimochi''<ref name="auto"/>
|As MC
|-
|2018-Ongoing
|u&i
|Voice of ''Shichaka''
|-
|2020-Ongoing
|Kaitai Kingdom
|As a regular member from 2023
-->
|2016–22
|''[Mezamashi TV](/source/Mezamashi_TV)''
|Thursday MC
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://aramajapan.com/news/inoo-kei-to-be-a-regular-on-mezamashi/55529/|title=Kei Inoo Regular on Mezamashi TV|website=aramajapan| date=March 6, 2016 |access-date=November 2, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://mantan-web.jp/article/20220331dog00m200026000c.html|title= Hey! Say! JUMP 伊野尾慧:6年間出演の「めざましテレビ」卒業 冠コーナーも担当「僕にとって宝物」「スタッフの愛に支えられた」|access-date= 8 January 2026|date= 31 March 2022|website= Oricon|language=ja}}</ref>
|-
|}
<!-- NEED SOURCE
=== Stage Productions ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Notes
|-
|2004
|''DREAM BOY''
|
|
|-
|2015
|''Uncle Karafuto''
|Toru
|Lead Role
|-
|2024
|''[Honeymoon in Vegas](/source/Honeymoon_in_Vegas_(musical))''
|Jack Singer
|Lead Role
|}
-->
== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.j-storm.co.jp/heysayjump Hey! Say! JUMP]
* [https://starto.jp/s/p/artist/15?lang=en&ima=1113 Hey! Say! JUMP (Starto Ent.)]
 
{{Hey! Say! JUMP}}
{{Starto Entertainment}} 
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Inoo, Kei}}
Category:Living people
Category:Japanese male pop singers
Category:Japanese male actors
Category:Japanese male idols
Category:Johnny & Associates
Category:Hey! Say! JUMP members
Category:Singers from Saitama Prefecture
Category:Male actors from Saitama Prefecture
Category:Meiji University alumni
Category:21st-century Japanese singers
Category:21st-century Japanese male singers
Category:Year of birth missing (living people)
Category:Starto Entertainment artists

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