Sho Hirano Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Height, Drama Roles, Career, Awards

Sho Hirano is a Japanese singer, actor, and television personality whose transition from trainee to leading man has drawn increasing attention over the years.

He first rose to prominence as a member of the idol group King & Prince.

Since then, he has taken on major roles in television dramas and films, expanded his activities beyond his original agency, and continued evolving as a multi-faceted entertainer in Japan’s entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full name: Hirano Sho (平野 紫耀)
• Date of birth: January 29, 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Profession: Singer, actor, television personality, model
• Height: 171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
• Weight: 63 kg (approx.)
• Eye color: Dark brown
• Hair color: Naturally black
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Younger brother, Hirano Riku (平野莉玖)
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Ethnicity: Japanese
• Net worth: $5 million – $7 million

Early Life and Education

Sho Hirano (28 years old) was born on January 29, 1997, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

He was raised primarily by his mother after his parents’ separation.

From an early age, he displayed a strong interest in performing arts, particularly dance and acrobatics.

He began learning dance in elementary school and joined a local entertainment agency, Central Japan, where he performed in small events and stage shows.

In April 2010, he participated in Boys and Men, a Nagoya-based performance group, before joining Johnny & Associates in February 2012 as a Kansai Johnny’s Jr.

His education details remain private, though he attended local schools in Nagoya before fully transitioning into entertainment.

Personal Life

Hirano is known for being private and disciplined, rarely discussing his romantic life or family in interviews.

He maintains a close bond with his younger brother Riku, who is also active in the entertainment and fashion scene under his own brand.

Career

Sho Hirano’s entertainment career began when he joined Johnny & Associates in 2012.

Initially part of Kin Kan (King of Kansai), his charm, dance skills, and acting talent soon made him a standout among Johnny’s Jr.

In 2015, he became part of the special unit Mr. King vs Mr. Prince, which later evolved into the full group King & Prince in 2018.

Their debut single “Cinderella Girl” topped charts and sold over 600,000 copies in its first week.

Beyond music, Hirano quickly established himself as a leading actor in dramas and films.

Some of his roles include: Shark (2014), Boys Over Flowers Season 2 (2018), Detective Novice (2020), Kurosagi (2022) etc.

After leaving Johnny & Associates in May 2023, Sho joined TOBE, the agency founded by Hideaki Takizawa, alongside former King & Prince members.

They debuted as Number_i, marking a new era for his career.

In 2025, Sho became a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton Japan, featuring in the Fall/Winter 2025 campaign, signaling his rise as a global fashion figure.

Awards

• 44th Hochi Film Awards – Nominated for Best New Artist (Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, 2019)
• 2020 TV Station Drama Awards – Best Actor (Detective Novice)
• 26th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Autumn) – Best Actor (Kurosagi)
• 2022 TV Station Drama Awards – Best Actor
• 114th The Television Drama Academy Awards – Best Actor

Net Worth

Sho Hirano’s net worth is estimated between $5 million and $7 million USD, primarily accumulated from: music sales and royalties, acting roles etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @sho_h_desyo
• Twitter: @kentosho2020

Filmography

• Shark (2014)
• Shark: 2nd Season (2014)
• Ninjani Sanjo! Mirai e no Tatakai (2014)
• Boys Over Flowers Season 2 / Hana Nochi Hare (2018)
• Honey (2018)
• You, I Love (2018)
• Kaguya-sama: Love Is War (2019)
• Detective Novice/Miman Keisatsu: Midnight Runner (2020)
• A School Where Students Can Get a Second Chance at Life (2021)
• Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Final (2021)
• Kurosagi/The Black Swindler (2022)

Discography

• Cinderella Girl (2018, debut single)
• King & Prince (2019, debut album)
• L& (2020)
• Re:Sense (2021)
• Number_i – GOAT (2024 debut under TOBE, reaching #1 on Oricon charts)