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| Who’s That Girl? Kentaro Ito Linked to Gen Z Star Rinne Yoshida After Romantic Outings |
Looks like romance is sizzling off-screen for actor Kentaro Ito. The 27-year-old, known for his recent drama comeback, has reportedly found new love with 24-year-old actress and artist Rinne Yoshida — and fans are here for it.
According to a May 23rd scoop from FRIDAY, the two were first spotted out on what looked very much like a date in mid-April. The location? A steakhouse in Tokyo’s Setagaya ward. And they didn’t exactly try to keep it low-key.
Kentaro Ito, dressed in flashy gear — a bold red cap and a wallet chain catching all kinds of light — walked in looking like he owned the vibe. By his side? A petite brunette beauty in equally edgy style.
Once inside, they reportedly shared laughs with the restaurant staff before diving into some juicy beef. While Rinne tucked into her meal, Kentaro stepped outside for a smoke — where onlookers say he gazed back through the window at her with a grin that basically screamed, “Yep, I’m into her.”
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If that wasn’t enough to raise eyebrows, the two were later seen leaving together and heading back to Ito’s place. And here’s where it gets even juicier — Rinne didn’t leave until the next day. Yep, your fave might just be boo’d up.
Then, toward the end of April, the pair were spotted again — this time taking a casual stroll with Ito’s dog. They looked relaxed, comfortable, and very much like a couple enjoying a cozy off-day. And, once again, they returned to his place together… with no signs of Rinne leaving even past midnight.
So who exactly is Rinne Yoshida?
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If you’re not already familiar, Rinne’s a bit of a Gen Z icon in the making. She debuted as a singer back in 2014 and has since dropped five albums, bouncing between pop, rap, and alt vibes with ease.
She’s also been making her mark as an actress — currently appearing in the BS-TBS drama Spice. With her quirky fashion, versatile talents, and down-to-earth personality, she’s been steadily building a loyal fanbase.
What makes the timing even more interesting? Just last October, Kentaro’s ex, actress Maika Yamamoto, revealed she had tied the knot.
While Kentaro Ito didn’t publicly comment at the time, FRIDAY’s latest issue teases that he may have had more to say behind the scenes.
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According to the magazine, their full June issue — including the premium FRIDAY GOLD edition — will dish on how Kentaro and Rinne met, what drew them together, and how he really felt about his ex moving on.
As for Kentaro, it’s been a long road back into the spotlight. After stepping away from TV for four years following a hit-and-run incident in 2020, he’s been steadily rebuilding his acting career. Last spring, he returned to the small screen with Machinami Terasu Yatsura, and this year alone he’s already starred in KakuReBotchitachi and is currently appearing in Kare ga Sore mo Ai to Yobu Nara. Fans have been rooting for his comeback — and now maybe for this new chapter in his love life too.
Neither Kentaro nor Rinne has commented publicly on the relationship yet, but based on those steakhouse vibes and late-night cuddles, the pictures are kind of doing all the talking.
Stay tuned — something tells us this love story’s just getting started.