Kimura Takuya, who is part of SMAP (a renowned Japanese entertainment group), gained immense popularity among women as he pursued both acting and singing careers. He quickly rose to become one of Japan's most celebrated celebrities. Numerous times, he was crowned the country's sexiest man. His union with Kudo Shizuka, a former idol herself, generated significant buzz in 2000, making their marriage one of the year's notable events.