Jun Matsumoto

Jun Matsumoto

Born 1983-08-30 (age 42) Toshima, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
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Jun Matsumoto (born August 30, 1983) was born in Toshima, Tokyo, is known for his acting achievements in many Japanese dramas. Also widely known as "MatsuJun", is a Japanese actor, and TV host. He is known outside Japan for he role in the Romance film Tokyo Tower (2005). He was also a main character in Kimi wa petto (2003), along with Koyuki. He rose to fame in the drama Kimi wa petto (2003) with Koyuki and gained huge popularity . He first caught the attention of the public in 1997 by acting debut in TBS drama special Hoken Chousain, but quickly grew beyond drama and has earned acclaim as an actor through his many roles on Japanese television and in several Japanese films. He also starred Boys Over Flowers series in 2005. He has gone on to appear in numerous dramas and movies, receiving a number of awards and nominations for his roles. He drama 99.9: Criminal Lawyer (2016) was popular in Japan with a peak viewership rating of 22.5%. He is very famous in Japan, and almost everyone knows him. Was best known until recently for his commercial work on Japanese television. Over the years since the early 1990s, the actor has had roles in drama serials, movies, TV shows and even hosted red carpet events in his country like Minnano Televi and Utawara. Let's also not forget the innumerable CF (commercial film) advertisements that he's done, for brands like KFC in Japan, Kosé and Pepsi. He wore multiple hats as an actor, host and variety show personality.

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Known For

The Girl in the Sun
The Girl in the Sun

2013

as Kosuke Okuda

Narratage
Narratage

2017

as Takashi Hayama

Hana Yori Dango: Final
Hana Yori Dango: Final

2008

as Tsukasa Dōmyōji

The Last Princess
The Last Princess

2008

as Takezo

My Sister, My Love
My Sister, My Love

2007

as Yori Yuki

Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower

2005

as Koji Ohara

Yellow Tears
Yellow Tears

2007

as Yuji Katsumada

Shinjuku Boy Detectives
Shinjuku Boy Detectives

1998

as Kentaro Kanzaki

99.9 Criminal Lawyer: The Movie
99.9 Criminal Lawyer: The Movie

2021

as Hiroto Miyama

Eien no Nispa
Eien no Nispa

2019

as Matsuura Takeshiro

99.9 Criminal Lawyer: SP
99.9 Criminal Lawyer: SP

2021

as Hiroto Miyama

I Don't Want to Kidnap Anyone Anymore
Myu will Give Daddy Her Legs
Myu will Give Daddy Her Legs

2008

as Hayato Yamaguchi

The Last Promise
The Last Promise

2010

as Nozomu

Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Spring Special
Pikanchi Half: Life is Hard Tabun Happy