Seiya Suezawa
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Seiya Suezawa | |
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末澤誠也 | |
.jpg) Suezawa on July 16, 2022. | |
| Born | August 24, 1994 Hyogo Prefecture, Japan |
| Occupations | Actor, idol |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | J-pop |
| Instrument | Vocals[1] |
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| Member of | |
| Website | 末澤誠也/Seiya Suezawa on Instagram Ae! Group (Starto Entertainment) Ae! Group (Universal Music Japan) |
Seiya Suezawa (Japanese: 末澤 誠也, Suezawa Seiya, born August 24, 1994[2]) is a Japanese idol and actor. He is a member of the male idol group Ae! Group.[2] His nickname is Sue (スエ) and his group-members call him Seiya-kun.[3][4]
He was born in Hyogo Prefecture. Suezawa is affiliated with Starto Entertainment.[2]
Due to the influence of his mother, who is a fan of SMAP, he developed an admiration for Takuya Kimura.[5] A friend of Suezawa's mother sent his resume to Johnny & Associates, predecessor of Starto Entertainment.[6] After passing the audition, he joined the agency on April 3, 2009.[5] He then began his activities with the name 'Kansai's Johnny's Jr.'
After entering university, he didn't have much stage opportunity for 2 years. There was a period when he could only work a few times a year as backup dancers at dome shows or other evets that were understaffed. At that time, while practicing daily with a dance club, he decided to quit Kansai's Johnny's Jr. at the end of 2014 to find a job in the fashion industry, which he told his family.[6]
In December that year, his manager encouraged him to take one last dance lesson with the performer Yara Tomoyuki and auditioned to be a backup dancer for Yuma Nakayama's 'Chapter1 歌おうぜ!踊ろうぜ!YOLOぜ!TOUR 2015.'[7] Upon hearing the news that he has passed the audition, he told his parents he would keep trying his best.[6]
On February 18, 2019, he was selected to be a member of Ae! Group.[8] In December, he performed his first solo lead role in the reading theater production "Kiosk" (キオスク).[9]
On May 15, 2024, he released his CD debut as a member of Ae! group.[10] Marking his 15th year affiliation with Starto Entertainment,[11] and making him the oldest member in the agency's history to debut at the age of 29 years and 8 months.[10]
Within the group, he serves as the main vocalist and is also in charge of designing stage costumes.[11][12] He is the oldest member, being seven years older than the youngest, Masaya Sano. Because he rarely interacted with younger Kansai Juniors, he was nicknamed "the Mad Dog of Kansai.[13][14]
Personal life
He began dancing since first grade of elementary school after attending a trial lesson. Because his hip-hop dance teacher also taught tap dance, he started learning tap in the second grade.[5][15] During his university years, he performed contemporary dance in a student club, which was praised by Tomoyuki Yara; he later showcased this style in Yuma Nakayama's song "Mai, Koi" (舞い、恋). Although often referred to as one of his special skills, he has said, "People call it a special skill, but I only put it in my profile because there's nothing else to write.[15]"
His motto is a quote by Walt Disney's "If you have the courage to pursue your dreams, they can come true[5][6]."
During high school, when he was struggling with interpersonal relationships and considering transferring schools, a teacher he consulted encouraged him to run for student council president, the role which he eventually served.[16]
He has a brother three years older than him.[17]
On February 18, 2025, he opened his official Instagram account.[18]