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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 42 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.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jun Matsumoto
- Name (Japanese)
- 松本潤
- Reading
- まつもと じゅん
- Born
- August 30, 1983 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Toshima, Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 172 cm
- Occupation
- actor / singer / stage actor / film actor / television actor
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
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jun Matsumoto born?
Born August 30, 1983 (age 42).
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.
What is Jun Matsumoto known for?
Notable works include Tokyo Tower, Tramps Like Us, Shitsuren Chocolatier.
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