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Jun Matsumoto

Jun Matsumoto was born August 30, 1983 (age 43). From Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. Height 172 cm. Actor / singer / stage actor. 191 credited works.

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Jun Matsumoto was born on August 30, 1983 in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan and is credited as a singer, stage actor and film actor. Jun Matsumoto is 43 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Horikoshi High School. Recorded honors include The Television Drama Academy Awards (2002, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2018), Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix and Japan Jewelry Best Dresser Award (2014). The listed height is 172 cm.

My Take

Jun Matsumoto is, to me, far more than an idol. What stands out is his craftsman's obsession with the work itself, breaking out as Domyoji in Hana Yori Dango and then reinventing himself across Shitsuren Chocolatier and Bambino. The repeated Television Drama Academy Awards are no accident. The fact that he produces and directs his own concerts reveals a perfectionist who refuses to outsource his vision. I genuinely respect how he turned heartthrob fame into a long, deliberate artistic career instead of letting it fade.

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1. Profile

Name (English): Jun Matsumoto
Name (Japanese): 松本潤
Reading: まつもとじゅん
Born: August 30, 1983 (age 43)
Origin: Toshima, Tokyo, Japan
Height: 172 cm
Occupation: actor / singer / stage actor / film actor / television actor
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Virgo / Boar
Blood type: A
Active years: 1996 -

2. Background

High school: Horikoshi High School

Awards & achievements

2002 The Television Drama Academy Awards
Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix
2014 Japan Jewelry Best Dresser Award
2005 The Television Drama Academy Awards
2007 The Television Drama Academy Awards
2012 The Television Drama Academy Awards
2014 The Television Drama Academy Awards
2018 The Television Drama Academy Awards

3. Works & records

Works summary

Appearances: 191 (1996–2026)
By year (titles with a known year): 1996: 1, 1997: 6, 1998: 9, 1999: 5, 2000: 1, 2001: 4, 2002: 4, 2003: 4, 2004: 2, 2005: 7, 2006: 4, 2007: 6, 2008: 7, 2009: 4, 2010: 14, 2011: 11, 2012: 15, 2013: 13, 2014: 10, 2015: 7, 2016: 5, 2017: 5, 2018: 7, 2019: 7, 2020: 3, 2021: 4, 2022: 9, 2023: 2, 2024: 1, 2025: 2, 2026: 2, year unknown: 10
Debut work: 愛LOVEジュニア

Filmography / notable works

Category	Title
Notable work	Tokyo Tower
Notable work	Tramps Like Us
Notable work	Shitsuren Chocolatier
Notable work	Hana Yori Dango
Notable work	Bambino!
Notable work	Summer Romance Shines in Rainbow Colors

4. Links

Official sitehttps://www.johnnys-net.jp/page?id=artistTop&artist=47
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jun.matsumoto_ieyasu/
Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jun%20Matsumoto
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%BE%E6%9C%AC%E6%BD%A4
Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q347428

5. About this entry

Frequently asked questions

When was Jun Matsumoto born?

Jun Matsumoto was born on August 30, 1983 and is 43 years old.

Where is Jun Matsumoto from?

Jun Matsumoto is from Toshima, Tokyo, Japan.

What does Jun Matsumoto do?

Jun Matsumoto works as actor, singer, stage actor, film actor, television actor.

How tall is Jun Matsumoto?

Jun Matsumoto is 172 cm tall.

What is Jun Matsumoto's blood type?

Jun Matsumoto's blood type is A.

Which high school did Jun Matsumoto attend?

Jun Matsumoto attended Horikoshi High School.

How long has Jun Matsumoto been active?

Jun Matsumoto has been active since 1996.

What is Jun Matsumoto known for?

Jun Matsumoto's notable works include Tokyo Tower, Tramps Like Us, Shitsuren Chocolatier.

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