He joined the talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1999 and officially debuted as part of KAT-TUN in 2006.
In 2017 announced signed an exclusive two-year contract with Universal Music Group[2] Single will be released April 2017 and will be his solo artist major label debut.
In 2005, he had his first drama lead role when he replaced agency mate Hiroki Uchi, who was temporarily suspended from activities, in Ganbatte Ikimasshoi.
Started runway model work in March 2017 as well with his appearance in the Kobe Collection Fashion Show S/S 2017.
In April 2017, he had his major label solo debut single with Universal Music Group with "Connect".