Gen Hoshino

Gen Hoshino, born in 1981, is a multifaceted Japanese artist: singer, songwriter, actor, and writer. His film debut in Lee Sang-il’s 69 preceded a variety of television dramas and stage plays. He voiced Buddha in the OVA adaptation of "Saint Young Men" and starred in Sion Sono’s "Why Don't You Play in Hell?" In 2016, he led TBS’s "The Full-Time Wife Escapist," earning critical acclaim and several Best Supporting Actor awards. Hoshino's versatility extends to animated works, notably as the main character in "Night Is Short, Walk On Girl" and the Father in Mamoru Hosoda’s "Mirai." His portrayal of Kazushige Hirasawa in the 2019 Taiga drama "Idaten" further cemented his status as a leading figure in Japanese entertainment.