Shun Akashi
Shun Akashi | |
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赤司 颜齐 | |
Born | Shun Akashi (赤司 俊, Akashi Shun) 10 June 1996 |
Occupation(s) | Singer, idol, model |
Years active | 2002–present |
Works | Albums, singles, songs recorded, performances, videography |
Awards | Full list |
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Labels | TF Entertainment |
Member of | SEVENTEEN |
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary | |
Assumed office 5 July 2024 | |
Daijō-daijin | Koyomi Araragi |
Preceded by | Riku Nanase |
Shun Akashi (赤司 俊, Akashi Shun, born 10 June 1996) is a Teikonian business executive, idol, songwriter, and former child actor. He is a member of SEVENTEEN, a multi-national boy group under the management of TF Entertainment. He is a member of the illustrious Akashi clan with his grandfather Yoshiaki Akashi serving as a board member of Akashi Group until 2023. Since November 2023, Akashi serves as a board member of Akashi Group.
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Shun Akashi is a paternal cousin of former Daijō-daijin Seijuro Akashi and Minister for Post COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery Yaboku Yato. Akashi shares a close relationship with Yato as both have made several collaborations in the entertainment industry.
On 8 June 2023, Akashi announced that he is a relationship with Minghao Jo, his fellow bandmate and a member of the Cultural Affairs Board. Akashi however did not disclose his sexual orientation.
Akash is multilingual and can speak Teikonese, Mandarin, Korean, and English.