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| Ito Nene Shares Joyful Wedding News and Stunning Dress on Instagram (Photo: Instagram/12neneito12) |
Former Nogizaka46 first-gen member Ito Nene has officially entered a brand new chapter of her life. On 12 December, which also marked her 30th birthday, the ex-idol surprised fans by revealing on Instagram that she is now married — a double celebration that had her comment section immediately overflowing with warm wishes.
Ito Nene, who stepped away from the entertainment industry in 2024, uploaded a breathtaking photo of herself in a wedding dress alongside her announcement.
In her post, she wrote, “I turned 30 on 12 December 2025, and I would like to share that I have gotten married.”
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Nene Ito didn’t give away names, but she did paint a touching picture of her husband, the person she chose to spend the rest of her life with.
She described her partner as someone “serious, constantly striving to improve, and able to inspire the people around him with that energy.”
She went on to say that his determination to keep moving forward in life made her feel secure, adding that he is someone who made her think, “I want to walk beside this person and see the future together.”
A back-view couple shot was also shared — simple, quiet, and intimate — perfectly capturing the mood of this personal milestone.
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The former idol expressed her hopes for the years ahead, saying she wants the two of them to continue growing as a team, “so that decades from now, we can still be smiling together.”
She also took a moment to thank everyone who sent birthday messages, writing, “I truly appreciate all the warm comments. To everyone who has supported me, thank you once again from the bottom of my heart.”
Ito Nene joined Nogizaka46 as part of the legendary 1st Generation in August 2011. She quickly made her mark, taking centre position for “Namida ga Mada Kanashimi Datta Koro,” the coupling track to the group’s third single Hashire! Bicycle, released in 2012.
She graduated from the group in October 2014 and went on to explore acting, modelling, and other creative work. In March 2024, she officially left her agency and announced her retirement from the entertainment world — making this new chapter feel like a natural, gentle step forward.