Kentaro Sakaguchi Biography: Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parents, Age, Sister, Girlfriend, Music Videos, Songs

Kentaro Sakaguchi is a popular Japanese actor and model known for his charming looks and versatile roles.

Starting as a model, he transitioned to acting, starring in hit dramas like Signal and films like The 100th Love with You, earning fans across Asia with his talent and “shio-gao” (salt-face) style.

Profile

• Full Name: Kentaro Sakaguchi
• Stage Name: Kentaro Sakaguchi
• Born: July 11, 1991
• Age: 34 years old
• Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Occupation: Actor, Model
• Height: 183 cm
• Religion: Buddhism
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Sakaguchi
• Siblings: One sister
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $5 million to $10 million

Early Life And Education

Kentaro Sakaguchi was born on July 11, 1991, in Tokyo, Japan. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sakaguchi, alongside his sister. His ethnicity is Japanese, and he follows Buddhism.

Growing up in Tokyo, Kentaro was drawn to sports, especially soccer, dreaming of becoming a professional player before entering entertainment. At 17, talent scouts spotted him on the street, sparking his modelling career. His love for photography also played a role in his early interest in the creative arts.

Career

Kentaro Sakaguchi began his career as a model in 2010, appearing in Men’s Non-no magazine, where he served as an exclusive model for 7 years.

His tall frame and “shio-gao” look—fair skin, defined features, and an eye smile—made him a standout in fashion shows like GirlsAward 2014 and 2015. He transitioned to acting in 2014 with Tristone Entertainment, debuting in the films Shanti Days, 365 Days, and Happy Breath as Shun.

In 2015, he gained fame with roles in Heroine Disqualified and My Love Story!!, followed by his TV debut in Yokokuhan: The Pain. His lead role in The 100th Love with You (2017) marked a milestone, and he also starred in dramas such as Tokyo Tarareba Musume (2017), Signal (2018), and Dr. Chocolate (2023). He also appeared in films such as Colour Me True (2018) and The Last 10 Years (2022).

In 2024, he expanded into South Korean TV with What Comes After Love, alongside Lee Se-young, and starred in The Parades. By 2025, he appeared in The Final Piece and the short film Dream with BLACKPINK’s Lisa. His work spans movies, dramas, theatre (The Seagull, 2016), and music videos, such as Miwa’s “Yozora” (2015).

Awards & Nominations

• 2016 Osaka Cinema Festival: Best New Actor (My Love Story!!, Heroine Disqualified) – Won
• 2017 Japan Academy Film Prize: Newcomer of the Year (64: Part I & II) – Won
• 2017 Elan d’Or Awards: Newcomer of the Year – Won
• 2017 Elle Cinema Award: Elle Men Award – Won
• 2021 Seoul International Drama Awards: Asian Star Prize – Won
• 2022 Hochi Film Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Hell Dogs) – Nominated
• 2023 Mainichi Film Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Hell Dogs) – Nominated
• 2023 Japan Academy Film Prize: Best Supporting Actor (Hell Dogs) – Nominated
• 2023 Asia Artist Awards: Best Artist Award (Actor) – Won
• 2023 Asia Artist Awards: Asia Celebrity Award – Won
• 2023 Asia Artist Awards: Male Actor Popularity Award – Nominated
• 2025 Asia Star Entertainer Awards: Fan Choice Couple (with Lee Se-young, What Comes After Love) – Won

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @sakaguchikentaro

Personal Life

Kentaro Sakaguchi, 34, is single and has no spouse or children. He stands at 183 cm tall. He keeps his personal life private, but has shared his close bond with his mother after his father’s passing.

Rumours linked him to actress Mitsuki Takahata in 2016 after they co-starred in Love That Makes You Cry and Toto Nee-chan, but neither confirmed the relationship.

Kentaro enjoys soccer, basketball, racing, camping, hiking, and surfing. He is ambidextrous, loves cooking (learned from his mother), and supports animal welfare, often volunteering at shelters. His humility and love for reading novels and poetry add depth to his public image.

Net Worth

Kentaro Sakaguchi’s estimated net Worth is between $5 million and $10 million. His income comes from acting in films and dramas, modelling contracts, and endorsements with brands like L’air de Savon and Onitsuka Tiger. His busy career and international projects, like What Comes After Love, contribute to his wealth.

Discography:

• “Yozora” (2015, Miwa, Music Video Appearance)
• “Aiokuri” (2017, The Stroboscorp, The 100th Love with You OST, Music Video)
• “Ms. Phenomenal” (2022, Radwimps, The Last 10 Years OST, Music Video)
• “Under the Skin” (2022, &Team, Music Video)

Filmography:

• Shanti Days 365 Days, Happy Breath (2014, Shun, Supporting Role)
• My Love Story!! (2015, Makoto Sunakawa, Main Role)
• Heroine Disqualified (2015, Kosuke Hiromitsu, Main Role)
• At Home (2015, Jun Moriyama, Supporting Role)
• Our Little Sister (2015, Tomoaki Fujii, Supporting Role)
• Prophecy (2015, Manabu Ichikawa, Supporting Role)
• Her Granddaughter (2015, Shinobu Dozono, Supporting Role)
• The Kodai Family (2016, Kohei Kishimoto, Supporting Role)
• 64: Part I (2016, Tejima, Supporting Role)
• 64: Part II (2016, Tejima, Supporting Role)
• The Inerasable (2016, Tetsuo Misawa, Supporting Role)
• Golden Orchestra! (2016, Sakashita, Main Role)
• The 100th Love with You (2017, Riku Hasegawa, Lead Role)
• Narratage (2017, Reiji Ono, Main Role)
• Colour Me True (2018, Kenji, Lead Role)
• The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps (2018, Yuya Hoshino, Main Role)
• Brave Father Online: Our Story of Final Fantasy XIV (2019, Akio, Lead Role)
• Dragon Quest: Your Story (2019, Henry, Voice Role)
• And Life Goes On (2019, Kiyotaka Shimizu, Lead Role)
• Masked Ward (2020, Hayami, Lead Role)
• Signal: The Movie (2021, Kento Saegusa, Lead Role)
• The Last 10 Years (2022, Kazuto, Lead Role)
• Hell Dogs (2022, Hideki Murooka, Supporting Role)
• Side by Side (2023, Miyama, Lead Role)
• The Parades (2024, Akira, Lead Role)
• The Final Piece (2025, Keisuke Kamijo, Lead Role)
• Dream (2025, Short Film, Lead Role)
• Yokokuhan: The Pain (2015, TV, Ichikawa Manabu, Guest Role, Episodes 4–5)
• Dr. Storks (2015–2017, Ryo Shirakawa, Supporting Role, 2 Seasons)
• Toto Nee-chan (2016, Takezo Hoshino, Supporting Role)
• Sleepeeer Hit! (2016, Jun Koizumi, Main Role)
• Love That Makes You Cry (2016, Haruta Nakajo, Supporting Role)
• Gappa Sensei (2016, TV Movie, Ryuji Saeki, Main Role)
• Mohouhan (2016, TV Movie, Koichi Amikawa, Main Role)
• Tokyo Tarareba Musume (2017, Key, Supporting Role)
• I’m Sorry, I Love You (2017, Satoru Hyuga, Supporting Role)
• Signal (2018, Kento Saegusa, Lead Role)
• Innocence, Fight Against False Charges (2019, Taku Kurokawa, Lead Role)
• And Life Goes On (2019, Kiyotaka Shimizu, Lead Role)
• A Girl of 35 (2020, Yuto Hirose, Main Role)
• Air Girl (2021, TV Movie, Yuki Mishima, Supporting Role)
• Okaeri Mone (2021, Kotaro Suganami, Supporting Role)
• Only Just Married (2021, Shu Momose, Main Role)
• Hiru (2022, Kara, Main/Supporting Role, 2 Seasons)
• The 13 Lords of the Shogun (2022, Hojo Yasutoki, Supporting Role)
• Guardian of the Market (2022, Tsutomu Koshobu, Main Role)
• Dr. Chocolate (2023, Tetsuya Noda, Lead Role)
• Code Japan: The Price of Wishes (2023, Minato Ninomiya, Lead Role)
• What Comes After Love (2024, Jungo Aoki, Lead Role, South Korean Series)
• Beyond Goodbye (2024, Kazumasa Naruse, Lead Role)