Yuki Kashiwagi Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Songs & TV Shows, TikTok

Yuki Kashiwagi is a Japanese singer and actress who achieved prominence as a core member of the idol girl group AKB48.

She first gained widespread recognition after joining the group’s third generation in 2006, eventually becoming one of its longest-serving and most popular members.

Her breakthrough into the mainstream was solidified by her consistent top-tier rankings in the annual AKB48 general elections and her solo debut in 2013 with the single Shortcake.

Beyond her musical success with groups such as NMB48, NGT48, and the sub-unit French Kiss, she has established herself as a television personality and actress, appearing in numerous dramas and films.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Yuki Kashiwagi
• Date of Birth: July 15, 1991
• Age: 34 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of Birth: Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Profession: Singer and Actress
• Height: 165 cm
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship Status: Single
• Religion: Shinto
• Ethnicity: Japanese
• Net Worth: $6 million

Early Life and Education

Yuki Kashiwagi is now at the age of 34 and was born on July 15, 1991.

She grew up in Kagoshima City as an only child.

Her early interest in the entertainment industry was met with some resistance, as her father initially objected to her moving to Tokyo for her first successful AKB48 audition in 2005, forcing her to decline the offer.

Despite this setback, she continued to pursue her goals and successfully auditioned again the following year.

She attended local schools in Kagoshima before moving to Tokyo to join the group.

Like many idols of her generation, she balanced her professional training with her secondary education, attending a high school that accommodated her busy performance schedule.

She graduated in 2010 and immediately transitioned into a full-time career in music and television, choosing not to pursue a university degree in favor of her burgeoning Status as a leading idol in the 48G franchise.

Personal Life

Yuki Kashiwagi remains unmarried and has no children.

For the vast majority of her career, she was subject to the strict no-dating policies of the AKB48 group, which she adhered to publicly for nearly two decades.

Since her graduation from the group in April 2024, she has not publicly announced any romantic relationships or extra marital affairs.

Career

Yuki Kashiwagi’s career began in December 2006 when she joined AKB48 as a member of Team B.

She quickly became a fan favorite, serving as the captain of Team B and consistently placing in the top ten of the group’s popularity polls.

In 2009, she began a tenure as a weather reporter on the news program Hiruobi, which expanded her visibility to general audiences.

Her solo musical career launched in 2013 under her own label, YukiRing, followed by successful solo concerts at major venues like Yokohama Arena.

Her acting career includes notable roles in the Majisuka Gakuen series and the lead role in the 2018 drama Will This Love Is a Checkmate?.

After seventeen years with AKB48, she held her graduation concert at Pia Arena MM in March 2024.

In 2025 and 2026, she has continued as a solo artist, releasing new singles and maintaining a significant influence as a veteran of the idol industry.

Awards

• 9th AKB48 General Election 5th Place (2016)
• 8th AKB48 General Election 2nd Place (2015)
• Model Press It Girl Award (2017)
• Billboard Japan Top Independent Albums and Singles (2013)
• VOGUE JAPAN Women of the Year Nomination (2015)

Net Worth

Yuki Kashiwagi has an estimated net Worth of $6 million.

This wealth has been accumulated through her nearly two decades as a top-ranking member of one of the world’s highest-selling girl groups.

Social Media

• Instagram: @yukikashiwagi_official
• X: @yukiriiiin__k
• TikTok: @yukiriiiin___k
• YouTube: @yukirinworld

Filmography

• Majisuka Gakuen (2010)
• Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (2011)
• Megu-tan tte Maho Tsukaeru no? (2012)
• Black Suit Story (2014)
• Crow’s Blood (2016)
• Will This Love Is a Checkmate? (2018)
• Segodon (2018)
• The Detective is Already Dead (2021)

Discography

• Shortcake (2013)
• Birthday Wedding (2013)
• Kansha (2015)
• Can You Walk with Me? (2021)
• I’m not alone (2024)

Books

• Yuki Kashiwagi First Photobook: Ijyo (2009)
• Yuki Kashiwagi Photobook: Yu, Yu, Yukirin… (2012)
• Experience (2021)