Yuto Kawai
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Yuto Kawai (川合 結人, Kawai Yūto, born 11 December 2011[1][2]) is a Japanese singer and child actor.[3] He is represented by Tristone Entertainment.[2]He has been active as a child actor since the third grade of elementary school and is now primarily a singer, performing street lives.[3] He gained significant public attention in 2025 after his performance on the music competition show Geneki Kaō Japan went viral on social media.[4]
| Yuto Kawai | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 川合 結人 |
| Born | December 11, 2011 Sayama, Saitama, Japan[5] |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Japanese |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2020–present |
| Agent | Tristone Entertainment |
| Height | 148 cm (4 ft 10 in) |
| 🌐 Website | https://www.tristone.co.jp/actors/kawai/index.html |
Personal life
His hobbies are playing video games and collecting stones.[2] He has a pet monkey named "Cielo". He previously used the stage name Yushi (結心).[6]
His Instagram and TikTok accounts are managed by his mother, where he often posts videos of his singing practice.[4]
His dream is to become a singer, and he is taking singing and guitar lessons.[4]
During an episode of Geneki Kaō Japan, he revealed that he had been contacted by South Korean entertainment agencies such as Hybe, Starship Entertainment, and SM Entertainment.[7]
Career
He was formerly affiliated with Cast Power Next.[8] From July 2022,[9] he was a member of MERRYMO, a junior idol group operated by Morning Bell, where he participated in live performances.[1]
On December 19, 2024, he appeared on the NTV karaoke program, Kashō-ō Zen Nihon Kashō-ryoku Senshuken (Singing King All Japan Singing Ability Championship), where he sang Studio Ghibli songs such as "Carrying You" and "Teru's Song",[10] finishing in 4th place.[11]
In March 2025, he appeared on the MBN music program Nikkan Top Ten Show in South Korea, performing a Japanese cover of "You Raise Me Up" and "Carrying You".[4]
In October 2025, he joined Tristone Entertainment.[2] Following this, he launched a new X (formerly Twitter) account.[12]
Geneki Kaō Japan
From July 2025, he appeared on the music survival show Geneki Kaō Japan.[4]
His performance of "Meguru Kisetsu" (めぐる季節, lit. 'Revolving Seasons') in the preliminary round went viral on social media.[4] The video received 470,000 views in one day on the program's official YouTube channel[13] and has surpassed 6 million views on the channel operated by MBN.[14]
An article in Harper's Bazaar described his voice as "crystal clear" and "heavenly," noting that his exceptional vocal technique instantly captivated the audience and judges, earning him unanimous praise.[4]
Some social media users in Hong Kong also commented that his appearance was strikingly similar to that of Hong Kong singer Hins Cheung during his debut.[4]
Before the final, he performed a duet of "Love Is Over" with Yoshiki Yata.[15] In the revival round, he sang "Makenaide" with Ryota Kaizo, SHU, and Masaya.[16]
Although he was not selected as one of the seven members to advance to the 2025 Korea-Japan King of Singers,[17] he made a surprise appearance in the third episode of the show. He competed against South Korean singer Hwang Min-ho with the song "Sayonara no Natsu" (さよならの夏, lit. 'Summer of Goodbye'), the theme from the Studio Ghibli film From Up on Poppy Hill.[14][18]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tokyo: Angel's Poem | Angel | [19] | |
| Waseda University Film Production Workshop: Hazikeru | Boy A | [20] | ||
| Wrapped in the Curtain of Night | Kaito | [21] | ||
| 2023 | Karasu Bato | Ryō Karasuma (childhood) | Short film | [22] |
| 2025 | Nagasaki: Behind the Flash | Boy at the crematorium | [lower-alpha 1] | [23] |
Television
| Year | Title | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kashō-ō Zen Nihon Kashō-ryoku Senshuken | Nippon TV | [10] | |
| 2025 | THE Karaoke★Battle | TV Tokyo | [24] | |
| Nikkan Top Ten Show | MBN | [25] | ||
| Geneki Kaō Japan | BS NTV | [13] | ||
| 2025 Korea-Japan King of Singers | MBN / BS NTV | Episode 3 | [26] |
Music videos
| Year | Artist | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | DATSUN320 | "Naganagara" | [27] |
| KARU | "Michishirube" | [28] | |
| 2022 | T-Ace | "Omoide Cancel" | [29] |
| 2023 | MC Taniguchi | "T-gata Jiyuritsu" | [30] |
Web program
Oshigoto Tantei "EP4 Sarumawashi-hen" (2022)[6]
Stage
TEAM Hanaji. "O-mi-AI Kissa" (stage play, as Nao, November 25–28, 2021)[31]
Events
- Sekaibe Festival Vol.20 (April 22, 2023)[lower-alpha 2][32]
- Gokan Tokimeku Refresh Marche (March 15, 2025)[33]
- Hibiya Festival 2025 (May 2, 2025)[3]
- Ryota Kaizo MUSIC LIVE (September 3, 2025)[34]
- Age-Well Festival 2025 (September 7, 2025)[29]
- 100th All Japan Tennis Championships Men's Final (National Anthem performance, October 12, 2025)[35]
- SING SHOW DOWN (October 13, 2025)[36]
- Geneki Kaō ALL STAR DREAM MATCH (November 1, 2025)[37]
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "TOP│MERRYMO". MERRYMO (in 日本語). MorningBell. Archived from the original on 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2025-08-20. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Tristone Entertainment Inc". www.tristone.co.jp. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "【東京ミッドタウン日比谷】フレッシュな新星から実力派まで、才能あふれるアーティストが日比谷に集結 2025年の「NEXTアーティスト」に個性豊かな13組が決定！！" [Tokyo Midtown Hibiya: Talented artists, from fresh new stars to seasoned veterans, converge on Hibiya! 13 unique acts chosen as "NEXT Artists 2025"!!]. PR TIMES (in 日本語). 2025-02-26. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 HK, Harper's BAZAAR. "擁有讓耳朵融化的天籟之音！《現役歌王 Japan》13 歲少年川合結人一夜爆紅、外貌酷似張敬軒？". www.harpersbazaar.com.hk. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ↑ @genekikao_japan. "出演者プロフィール紹介" (Tweet) (in 日本語). Retrieved 2025-08-21 – via Twitter. Missing or empty |date= (help)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "さるまわし編｜オシゴトたんてい｜Soda!Soda!（ソーダソーダ）探究子育てまなびメディア". Soda!Soda! (in 日本語). Seiban. 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ↑ 現役歌王JAPAN S2 「日本最強男子歌王選抜戦」(1)衝撃と逆転のサバイバルショー、ついに誕生！ (Television production). 現役歌王JAPAN (in 日本語). 1. BS日テレ. 2025-07-20.
- ↑ エンタメ新人発『ここにいるよ!』PROJECT 公式チャンネル (2020-03-24). "川合 結人（キャストパワーネクスト所属）メッセージ" [Yuto Kawai (Cast Power Next affiliate) Message]. YouTube (in 日本語). Archived from the original on 2024-12-19. Retrieved 2025-08-20. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ @AMm1ikFzXjURmuU. "結心「ゆうし」 on Twitter:"本日 解禁🥰キッズ アイドル グループ..." (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2022-07-01. Retrieved 2025-09-30 – via Twitter. Missing or empty |date= (help)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "ジブリの名曲を透き通るようなハイトーンボイスで歌う中学生が『歌唱王』で大健闘！ 南原も感動のあまり思わず涙？" [A junior high school student singing Studio Ghibli masterpieces with a soaring, crystal-clear high-pitched voice put on an incredible performance at 'Kasho-oh'! Even Nambara was so moved he couldn't help but shed tears?]. entax（エンタックス） (in 日本語). Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ↑ "'한일톱텐쇼' 김재중 깜짝 응원 영상..."유토 파이팅"". 싱글리스트 (in 한국어). 2025.03.03. Retrieved 2025-08-20. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ "【魚拓】川合結人かわいゆうと母管理 (@AMm1ikFzXjURmuU) / X". X (in 日本語). Archived from the original on 2025-09-16. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 기자, 장시원 (2025-08-01). "진해성·손태진이 귀여워한 日 소년 카와이 유토, '한일가왕전2' 돌풍의 중심 되나" [Japanese Boy Kawai Yuto, Adored by Jin Hae-seong and Son Tae-jin, to Be the Breakout Star of 'Korea-Japan Trot Showdown 2'?]. 뉴스워커 (in 한국어). Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Korea and Japan's active singers, new stars, faced off. A surprise match was held between Hwang Min-.. - MK". 매일경제. 2025-09-17. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
- ↑ 트롯가왕 (2025-08-03), [#現役歌王 JAPAN] 矢田佳暉 X 川合結人(야다 요시키X카와이 유토) - ラヴ・イズ・オーヴァー Love is over｜現役歌王 3回 250803｜BS日テレ｜CReAstudio, retrieved 2025-09-17
- ↑ 現役歌王JAPAN (2025-08-10), Masaya X 川合結人 X 海蔵亮太 X SHU「負けないで」【現役歌王JAPAN】8月10日ＢＳ日テレ放送⭐️TVerで見逃し配信中！, retrieved 2025-09-17
- ↑ 기자, 장시원 (2025-08-21). "박서진·진해성·강문경과 '2025 한일가왕전' 나설 일본 가수 7명 확정...카와이 유토가 없다고?". 뉴스워커 (in 한국어). Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ↑ 기자, 손봉석 (2025-09-16). "[채널예약] 한일가왕전 신동엽 "역대 무대 통틀어 가장 인상적!" 감탄 연발! 한국 황민호 VS 일본 카와이 유토". 스포츠경향 (in 한국어). Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ↑ "自主映画の制作資金". camp-fire.jp (in 日本語). Retrieved 2025-09-01.
- ↑ "W-CINEMA はじまりの映画たち／早稲田大学映像制作実習コラボレーション上映2022 | 早稲田松竹 official web site | 高田馬場の名画座" [W-CINEMA: Films of Origin / Collaborative Screening with Waseda University Film Production Workshop 2022 | Waseda Shochiku Official Website | Takadanobaba's Classic Cinema]. 早稲田松竹 (in 日本語). 2022-03-19. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ↑ "夜の帳につつまれて｜作品データベース｜PFF(ぴあフィルムフェスティバル)公式サイト" [Yoru no Tobari ni tsutsumarete | Film Database | PFF (Pia Film Festival) Official Website]. PFF(ぴあフィルムフェスティバル)公式サイト (in 日本語). Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ↑ 个LABO公式チャンネル (2023-02-25). 【カラス鳩】短編映画予告編 ["Karasu Bato" Short Film Trailer]. Retrieved 2025-08-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ 「長崎-閃光の影で-」パンフレット (in 日本語). NAKACHIKA PICTURES. 2025-07-25. Search this book on
- ↑ テレビ東京・ＢＳテレ東, 今夜６時３０分放送！「THE カラオケ★バトル」日本全国から集結した次世代スターがプライドをかけて勝負に挑む！ | テレ東 リリ速（テレ東リリース最速情報） | テレ東・ＢＳテレ東 7ch(公式) (in 日本語), retrieved 2025-08-19
- ↑ "'한일톱텐쇼' 김재중 깜짝 응원 영상..."유토 파이팅"" [「日韓トップテンショー」キム・ジェジュンからサプライズ応援映像「結人、ファイト！」]. 싱글리스트 (in 한국어). 2025.03.03. Retrieved 2025-08-20. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ 기자, 손봉석 (2025-09-16). "[채널예약] 한일가왕전 신동엽 "역대 무대 통틀어 가장 인상적!" 감탄 연발! 한국 황민호 VS 일본 카와이 유토" [【チャンネル予約】韓日歌王戦 シン・ドンヨプ「歴代のステージの中で最も印象的！」感嘆の連続！ 韓国 ファン・ミンホ VS 日本 川合結人]. 스포츠경향 (in 한국어). Retrieved 2025-09-17.
- ↑ DATSUN320 (2021-01-15), DATSUN320「ながらながら」, retrieved 2025-08-21
- ↑ KARU ch (2021-05-04), 【MV🦒】みちしるべ/KARU, retrieved 2025-08-22
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 "Age-Well Conference ＆ Festival". Age-Well Conference ＆ Festival. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ↑ MC Taniguchi (2023-12-27), MC Taniguchi - T型自由律, retrieved 2025-08-20
- ↑ "History-O-mi-AI喫茶 - TEAM花時。Official Site" (in 日本語). 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
- ↑ massu (2023-04-23). "【舞台裏】セカイベフェス vol.20 出演者31組でつなげ！絵しりとり企画①： Blossom Garden、MERRYMO、Hiwillow、シャルロット、(笑)しがみついた青春 | アイドルメディア「セカイべ」 - 推しをもっと身近に" (in 日本語). Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ↑ "五感ときめくリフレッシュマルシェ". 小江戸川越ウェブ | 小江戸川越観光協会 (in 日本語). Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ↑ "海蔵亮太MUSIC LIVE〜歌がくれる目に見えない贈り物〜". loft project (in 日本語). Retrieved 2025-09-03.
- ↑ 「第100回 全日本テニス選手権 2025」チラシ (in 日本語). Japan Tennis Association. Search this book on
- ↑ "【TOKAI RADIO】"イケメン俳優"と"歌うまアーティスト・タレント"が カラオケバトルを繰り広げる「SING SHOW DOWN」10月13日(月･祝) 開催". newscast.jp (in 日本語). Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ↑ "現役歌王 ALL STAR DREAM MATCH 2025年１1月1日（土） /東京国際フォーラム ホールA". プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES (in 日本語). 2025-09-12. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
External links
- Official website at Tristone Entertainment
- Yuto Kawai on Instagram
- Yuto Kawai's channel on YouTube
- Yuto Kawai on TwitterLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 23: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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