Overseasidol.com — Yuto Nakajima (32), a member of the eight-member group Hey! Say! JUMP, has officially announced his graduation from the group.
The news was released on August 28, 2025, through STARTO ENTERTAINMENT’s official website.
Nakajima shared his decision in a heartfelt message. He said, “I have decided to stand on my own and focus on acting as my main career path,”.
His words reflected his passion for pursuing acting as an individual artist.
According to the agency, Hey! Say! JUMP will celebrate its 18th anniversary this November and is preparing for its 20th anniversary activities.
During this planning stage, Nakajima expressed his wish to become independent and pursue his own career.
The group members respected his decision, and the company also gave its support.
Hey! Say! JUMP will continue as seven members. Their upcoming performance at a-nation 2025 on August 31 will be the first without Nakajima.
In his full comment, Nakajima expressed deep gratitude to his fans and group members.
He looked back on 18 years of activity and thanked everyone who supported him.
He also apologized for the sudden announcement, acknowledging that the decision was difficult but necessary for his growth.
Moving forward, Nakajima will focus entirely on acting. His personal fan club is scheduled to open in October 2025, with more details to be announced later.
Fans can expect to see him challenge new roles and deliver entertainment in his own way.
