Yamada Ryosuke: Japanese Artist, Korean Drama & Film Aspirations

Japanese top artist Yamada Ryosuke unveils a new side of himself in Seoul.

Global entertainment platform Bold Page released an exclusive photoshoot and ‘Global Q’s’ interview with Yamada Ryosuke on March 3rd. This project captures his diverse visual spectrum through a ‘Day & Night’ concept, showcasing both his flexibility and depth as an artist.

The photoshoot contrasts the warm and elegant ‘Day’ side with the charismatic ‘Night’ side, set against the cool atmosphere of the city. From a natural mood expressed with soft knits and shirts to an intense silhouette completed with a black turtleneck, tweed jacket, and wet hair styling, he freely transitions between different vibes, proving the expanded appeal of Yamada Ryosuke as an artist. Keywords: Yamada Ryosuke photoshoot, Bold Page, Day & Night concept, Japanese artist.

In the ‘Global Q’s’ interview that followed the shoot, Yamada Ryosuke shared his honest thoughts. Keywords: Yamada Ryosuke interview, Global Q’s, Bold Page.

“I was really happy when I walked into the studio and my music videos and music were playing. Shooting in Korea was a rare experience, so it was even more special,” he said. He added, “I don’t have many opportunities to meet fans around the world like this, so I hope this will be an opportunity for more people to get to know me.”

Notably, he expressed his desire for Korean activities, saying, “I want to try acting in Korean dramas or movies. I want to study Korean harder so I can appear in one someday.” He also shared, “I haven’t been able to perform live in Korea, either with the group or solo. I want to meet fans not only in Korea but also around the world in person.” Keywords: Yamada Ryosuke Korean drama, Korean movie, live performance, fan meeting.

When asked what he would have chosen if he had a different career, he answered, “I used to play soccer when I was young, so I probably would have aimed to be a soccer player.” It was a moment that revealed a boyish side different from his charisma on stage. Keywords: Yamada Ryosuke soccer, alternative career.

He, who is recently making remarkable strides as a solo artist, said, “As I passed my 30s, the world I want to express became clearer. I want to convey that world more strongly to my fans.” When asked to recreate his initial reaction to his solo song ‘Blue Noise,’ which topped various charts, he smiled briefly and said, “Eh? Oh!” expressing his surprised joy at the time as it was. It was a simple but sincere reaction. Keywords: Yamada Ryosuke solo career, Blue Noise, chart-topping song.

To the question of how he captures the hearts of fans, a short and clear answer came back. “Because I like them.” His attitude that emotion comes before calculated strategies made it possible to guess the reason why he has maintained a fandom for a long time. Keywords: Yamada Ryosuke fandom, fan engagement.

His thoughts on aging were also impressive. “I’m looking forward to it,” he said, “Especially in acting, the range of expression widens unlike in my 20s. I’m also looking forward to seeing what roles I will play in the future,” he revealed. Keywords: Yamada Ryosuke acting career, future roles.

He also mentioned his attitude on set. Even when leading a project as the main actor, he said, “The thought that we are a team is the most important,” and “I try to treat everyone equally, regardless of whether they are staff or junior actors.” When asked why people who worked with him after the shoot said, ‘It was fun working together,’ he added, “That’s not a special secret, but just my way of thinking that teamwork is important.” Keywords: Yamada Ryosuke teamwork, on-set attitude.

Meanwhile, he also revealed the unexpected hobby of keeping 17 reptiles. He said that he happened to visit a reptile event held in Japan. He laughed, saying, “I fell in love with their cuteness,” and added, “Among them, there is a friend who bites me particularly well,” filling the scene with laughter. Keywords: Yamada Ryosuke reptiles, hobby, reptile keeping.

Regarding his determination for 2026, he said with emphasis, “It’s just the beginning. I will show you with actions, not words,” and “I want to make it a year of challenges that even I can’t predict.” Keywords: Yamada Ryosuke 2026 goals, future plans.

This interview, which revealed the artist on stage, the actor, and even his down-to-earth side as a person, was a time to show another depth of Yamada Ryosuke. Keywords: Yamada Ryosuke, actor, artist, interview, Bold Page, Japanese artist.