星野源 (Gen Hoshino)

"Japan's multi-talented sensation, Gen Hoshino, is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Born on January 28, 1981, in Saitama, Japan, Hoshino has captivated audiences worldwide with his versatile musical abilities and charismatic stage presence. With a career spanning over two decades, he has firmly established himself as a renowned singer-songwriter, actor, and author.

About 星野源 (Gen Hoshino)

Gen Hoshino's journey in music began during his student years when he embarked on both music and theater activities. In 2000, he formed the instrumental band SAKEROCK, where he served as the central figure. The band quickly gained recognition, and in 2010, Hoshino released his first solo album, 'ばかのうた' ('Baka no Uta'), followed by his second album, 'エピソード' ('Episode'), in 2011. His talent was reflected in their success as his second single, 'フィルム' ('Film'), reached fourth place on the Oricon Weekly Chart in February 2012.

Hoshino's talent continued to blossom, and he gained prominence with subsequent hit singles such as '夢の外へ' ('Yume no Soto e') for ANESSA's commercial, and '知らない' ('Shiranai'). In May 2013, he released his third album, 'Stranger,' which debuted at second place on the Oricon Weekly Chart. His sixth single, '地獄でなぜ悪い' ('Jigoku de Naze Warui'), released in October of the same year, made its debut at fifth place on the Oricon Weekly Chart. The momentum continued, with Hoshino achieving great success with the release of his first double A-side single, 'Crazy Crazy/桜の森' ('Crazy Crazy/Sakura no Mori'), in June 2014, which reached fourth place on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Not only did Hoshino excel in his musical endeavors, but he also ventured into acting. In 2012, he landed his first lead role in the stage production 'テキサス -TEXAS-' ('Texas'). The following year, he made his debut as a lead actor in the film '箱入り息子の恋' ('Hakoiri Musuko no Koi'), as well as starring in the movie '地獄でなぜ悪い' ('Jigoku de Naze Warui') directed by Sion Sono and providing the voice for Buddha in the animated film '聖☆おにいさん' ('Saint Young Men'). His outstanding performances were recognized with numerous awards, including the Best New Actor at the 5th TAMA Film Awards, the Best Newcomer at the 35th Yokohama Film Festival, the Newcomer Actor Award at the 37th Japan Academy Awards, and the Sports Nippon Grand Prize for Newcomer Award at the 68th Mainichi Film Awards.

Alongside his music and acting careers, Hoshino also made waves as an accomplished author. He published several books, including '蘇える変態' ('Yomigaeru Hentai'), '働く男' ('Hataraku Otoko'), 'そして生活はつづく' ('Soshite Seikatsu wa Tsuzuku'), and '星野源雑談集１' ('Gen Hoshino Zatsudanshu 1'). Currently, he writes the essay "いのちの車窓から" ('From the Window of Life') for the magazine Da Vinci and has a regular column called "地平線の相談" ('Consultation on the Horizon') with Haruomi Hosono in TV Bros.

Gen Hoshino's captivating presence extends beyond the musical and literary realms. In 2016, he began hosting the popular radio show "星野源のオールナイトニッポン" ('Gen Hoshino's All Night Nippon') on Nippon Broadcasting System, and shortly after, in April, he started a column titled "音楽の話をしよう" ('Let's Talk About Music') in the AERA magazine. He maintains a regular role in NHK's comedy series "LIFE！〜人生に捧げるコント〜" ('LIFE! - Comedy Dedicated to Life -').

With his immense talent and boundless creativity, Gen Hoshino continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world. His music, acting, and writing have cemented his status as a versatile and respected figure in the entertainment industry. Whether performing soul-stirring ballads or lighting up the screen with his charisma, Hoshino's contributions are an integral part of Japan's cultural landscape, and his star power only continues to soar.