Yui Imaizumi

 is a Japanese actress, model, and television personality. She is a former member of the idol girl group Keyakizaka46.
Career.
Early career.
Imaizumi was a member of the underground idol group Smile Gakuen, formed by the talent agency , under the name , also known as . She left the group in 2012.
2015–2018: Keyakizaka46.
On August 21st, 2015, Imaizumi along with 22 other members were announced for the newly created idol group, Toriizaka46 (now Keyakizaka46). Imaizumi made her musical debut with Keyakizaka46's first single, "Silent Majority". She formed a duo named with Yui Kobayashi due to the fact that they share the same name and play the guitar. After debuting in "Silent Majority", the duo continued performing after positive fan feedback. Additionally, Imaizumi made two song appearances as part of Sakamichi AKB (坂道AKB), a group made of various AKB48 and Sakamichi members. Aside from music, Imaizumi also started her modeling career, becoming a regular model for the fashion magazine "Ar" and published a solo photobook titled . Despite her success, however, Imaizumi took an temporary leave from the group between April and August 2017 and another in December 2017 from poor health.
After the release of "Ambivalent", Imaizumi officially departed from the group on November 5, 2018 during a farewell ceremony in Kyoto, expressing her desire to pursue other forms of entertainment. She became the third member to leave the group, and the first member to leave since their musical debut.
2018–present: solo career.
After departing from Keyakizaka46, Imaizumi changed her management company from Sony Music Japan to Avex Group. Her first independent acting role was in the stage play . Since then, Imaizumi has been involved in many different projects. She was featured in a variety show produced by TV Asahi titled , is a regular on the MBS Radio show , will be starring in the 2020 movie "," and is scheduled to perform in a stage performance of "Azumi".
Personal life.
Imaizumi is married to YouTuber and rapper Mahoto Watanabe, and Imaizumi is pregnant with Watanabe's child. The marriage was announced on January 21, 2021 through Imaizumi's personal website.