They have allegedly been dating for six months.
Koreaboo
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A top Japanese idol has seemingly been caught up in dating rumors again.
Kento Nagao | SMILE-UP
A report from the Japanese tabloid Shukan Bunshun claims that Kento Nagao, a member of Naniwa Danshi, has been in a relationship with former E-girls Member Rio Inagaki.
Rio Inagaki | @sep17ri/Instagram
The two were spotted leaving a soccer match on May 31 for the Japan national team. According to the article, the pair left in separate vehicles but arrived at the same luxury apartment complex, and another female.
The three then traveled together to a restaurant and bar, not leaving until late at night.
| Shukan Bunshun | Shukan Bunshun
Kento Nagao reportedly frequently visits the complex, and the two have been dating since last winter, according to sources.
| Shukan Bunshun
This is not the first time Kento Nagao has been involved in dating rumors or had them revealed by the tabloid. In 2023, the idol was linked to former adult star and idol Yua Mikami after he and his labelmate Kenjiro Chiga were spotted arriving at her residence late at night.