[2026] Kento Nagao's Romance Report | A Summary of the Bunshun Report on His Relationship with Rio Inagaki

Bunshun has reported that Kento Nagao of Naniwa Danshi is in a romantic relationship with former E-girls member Rio Inagaki. The news, coming at a significant time—the group's 5th anniversary and just before the World Cup—is attracting attention. This article will summarize the details of the report, Rio Inagaki's profile, and her past history based on the facts.

[2026] Kento Nagao's Romance Report | A Summary of the Bunshun Report with Rio Inagaki

Summary of the report (first, the conclusion)
Bunshun reported on the relationship between Kento Nagao and Rio Inagaki.
Who is Rio Inagaki? (Former E-girls member)
Profile of Kento Nagao from Naniwa Danshi
Past Bunshun reports and "bad timing"
Online reactions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Summary of the report (conclusion first)

Q. What is the rumor about Kento Nagao's romantic relationship?

A. On June 7, 2026, Bunshun Online reported that Kento Nagao of Naniwa Danshi and Rio Inagaki, a former member of E-girls, were in a relationship.

Q. When was it first reported that you were dating?

A. According to Bunshun, the two have been dating since around last winter.

Q. Has the agency acknowledged this?

A. As of the time of this article, there has been no official confirmation or denial from the talent agency. This is based solely on news reports.

2. Bunshun reports on the relationship between Kento Nagao and Rio Inagaki

The romantic relationship rumors surrounding Kento Nagao of Naniwa Danshi are once again attracting attention. The reports were published by "Shukan Bunshun" and "Bunshun Online" and were released as articles dated June 7, 2026.

According to Bunshun's report, Kento Nagao and Rio Inagaki have been dating since around last winter. Furthermore, it is reported that on May 31st, the three of them, including another woman, watched a friendly soccer match between the Japanese national team and the Icelandic national team at the National Stadium (MUFG Stadium), and afterwards were seen entering and leaving the same luxury apartment building.

The timing of the news report has also been mentioned. Naniwa Danshi will celebrate their 5th anniversary in 2026, and it also happened to be just before the start of the CONCACAF FIFA World Cup. Kento Nagao is known to be a soccer fan, and he was chosen to be featured in the visuals for the away uniform of the 2026 Japan national team for this World Cup, so the timing of the news report has been a subject of discussion.

It should be noted that these are all reports by Bunshun and are not facts that have been officially confirmed by the parties involved or their agencies.

3. Who is Rio Inagaki? (Former E-girls member)

The woman reported to be his romantic partner, Rio Inagaki, is a former member of E-girls and is currently working as an influencer.

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item	Content
name	Rio Inagaki
date of birth	September 17, 1998
Birthplace	Kanagawa Prefecture
height	Approximately 158cm
Career	Former member of E-girls (around 2012-2015)
Current activities	Influencer, YouTuber, and producer of the apparel brand "RIELLE riche"

Rio Inagaki began taking lessons as a scholarship student at EXPG Tokyo, an LDH-affiliated school, when she was in the sixth grade of elementary school. After passing an audition in 2011, she became a member of E-girls in 2012. Following the group's restructuring in 2015, she stepped away from the forefront of the industry and has since focused on her YouTube channel. In 2020, she launched her own apparel brand and is now known as an influencer who shares fashion and beauty information.

4. Profile of Kento Nagao from Naniwa Danshi

Kento Nagao is the youngest member of Naniwa Danshi.

item	Content
Affiliation	Naniwa Danshi
position	Youngest member
Group CD debut	November 12, 2021
Features	He also works as an actor and is known to be a soccer fan.

Naniwa Danshi debuted in 2021 and celebrated their 5th anniversary in 2026. Their 10th single, "HARD WORK," released in February 2026, sold approximately 718,000 copies, marking a moment of excitement befitting their anniversary year.

In addition to his group activities, Kento Nagao also works as an actor in dramas and films. He is also known as an avid soccer fan, and was chosen to appear in the visuals for the Japanese national team's uniform for this World Cup.

5. Past Bunshun reports and "bad timing"

This is not the first time that Kento Nagao has been the subject of romance rumors.
In 2023, Shukan Bunshun reported on his "overnight stay" with former talent Yua Mikami. At the time, Mikami was reportedly dating Kento Senga of Kis-My-Ft2, and the situation was also discussed as a love triangle.

Furthermore, in 2023, Naniwa Danshi experienced a period where multiple members were reported to be in romantic relationships, which some argue negatively impacted the group's momentum. Given this past history, some are pointing out the "bad timing" of this latest report, coming just before their 5th anniversary and the World Cup.

However, past reports may include those where no official comments have been made by the parties involved, and should not be treated as confirmed facts.

6. Online reactions

Immediately after the news broke, a huge reaction spread among fans, mainly on X (formerly Twitter). There was a flurry of surprised and confused comments, and it's clear that timelines were temporarily in an uproar. On the other hand, there were also voices congratulating the couple on their relationship, showing a divided reaction.

Please note that while there are many unverified speculations and personal posts on social media, this article does not include any information that cannot be confirmed as fact.