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| BOYS AND MEN’s Tsujimoto Tatsunori and Matsui Jurina Reportedly Register Marriage This Month (Photo: Chunichi) |
According to Japanese outlet Sponichi, former SKE48 ace Matsui Jurina and BOYS AND MEN member Tsujimoto Tatsunori are officially heading towards marriage, with the couple expected to submit their marriage registration later this month.
The two have been quietly dating for around three years, building their relationship away from the spotlight.
A joint press conference is reportedly scheduled in Tokyo next week, where they plan to share the happy news in their own words rather than relying on a social media announcement.
Their story goes back further than fans might expect.
The pair first crossed paths in late 2014, when Tsujimoto was handing out flyers for a TV programme near Nagoya Station and Matsui happened to walk by with other SKE48 members. It was a brief greeting at the time, nothing more.
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Years later, they reconnected through mutual friends and stayed in touch. Things shifted in 2022, when Tsujimoto invited Matsui on a group camping trip. What started as a casual outing gradually became a turning point, with shared conversations, fresh air, and a growing sense of comfort between them. From there, friendship turned into a serious relationship.
Rather than making a quick announcement online, the couple reportedly chose to face the press together.
Sources say they wanted to avoid misunderstandings and felt it was important to speak directly, honestly, and calmly about their decision.
This approach feels refreshingly old-school, especially in an era where major life updates often drop via a single post.
Their timing was also carefully considered.
Matsui Jurina recently appeared at AKB48’s 20th anniversary concert, while BOYS AND MEN wrapped up their 15th anniversary tour late last month. By waiting until both milestones had passed, they ensured the focus stayed where it belonged.
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Both Matsui Jurina and Tsujimoto Tataunori are well known for their deep ties to the Tokai area.
Since graduating from SKE48, Matsui Jurina has remained active in regional work and public projects, while Tsujimoto continues to be a key presence in his group and local media.
Friends close to the couple say they’ve already begun sharing the news privately with people around them.
Jurina has reportedly expressed her hope that they can continue supporting each other professionally, while also growing as a married couple.
With a joint press conference just around the corner, fans can expect clear updates straight from the couple, including how they plan to balance personal life and ongoing entertainment activities.
While wedding details such as a ceremony or reception remain undecided, both are expected to continue their careers without stepping away from the public eye.
What are your thoughts on this pairing? Were you surprised by the news, or did you see it coming?