# He is Beautiful

He is Beautiful (美男ですね) is a Japanese television drama series starring Miori Takimoto, Yuta Tamamori, Taisuke Fujigaya, and Hikaru Yaotome that aired on TBS Television (Japan) from July 15 to September 23, 2011. It is a remake of You're Beautiful starring Jang Keun-suk, which was broadcast in South Korea, 2009.

## For dramatization

This drama is a remake of the 2009 hit drama You're Beautiful starring Jang Keun-suk from South Korea, ahead of other countries. All four leading actors are making their first starring appearances in commercial TV dramas.
For her role, Miori Takimoto had to wear chest compression shirt and cut her hair to look like a boy. "I also want to be good-looking if I am going to play a boy, and I want to be considered cool by girls of the same gender, so I want to play the role with the gap between beautiful men and beautiful girls. I would like to ask you Japanese guys to tell me your secret on how to look cool and boyish!," she says.
Yuta Tamamori of Kis-My-Ft2, who is preparing to make his CD debut on August 10, 2011, says, "I heard that this is the No. 1 drama in Korea, so there is a lot of pressure, but I want to do my best as the Japanese version of "Bi-On". I thought that Hwang Tae-kyung, the character played by Jang Keun-suk in the original story, was cool and very peculiar. He had a lot of facial expressions, so I want to be able to play that part well."
Taisuke Fujigaya said, "I was drawn into the film anyway. I hope that many people will feel the same way as I did when I was hooked on the original drama. Kang Shin-woo, who plays the same role in the original drama, is a kind, sad, and nice person. I hope that I can bring out that kind and sad feeling. I want to add my own personality to Shin-woo's gentle atmosphere by listening to classical music and keeping myself calm at all times. We will all do our best to pursue our dreams so that this will be our masterpiece!"
Hikaru Yaotome said, "The original drama had funny points and touching scenes, and I watched it from beginning to end in one sitting. The character I play, Jelmi, also has a pop flavor, and I felt that he is a very fun character to watch. The drama has a fun atmosphere, so I would like to enjoy filming with the cast and staff so that I don't drag them down as much as possible. I am especially looking forward to filming the scene where all the members of "A.N.JELL" perform together. In any case, I will do my best to be cheerful, fun, and energetic so that I can lighten the hearts of those who watch the film."
In the eighth episode, Jang Keun-suk made a guest appearance as himself. The tenth episode was filmed in Okinawa Prefecture, and only a small crew went to Okinawa to shoot the episode, which was shot on a tight schedule. The final scene at ANJELL's concert venue was actually filmed at Kis-My-Ft2's concert at Yokohama Arena, where 15,000 fans gathered.

## Synopsis

Miko Sakuraba is 20 year-old girl. She grew up in an orphanage and is training to be a sister in a convent. One day, the manager of the popular boy band "A.N.JELL" comes to visit her. Miko's twin brother, Mio Sakuraba, who was to become the newest member of A.N.JELL, has broken his nose, and he asks her to sign a contract in place of her brother. Miko is taken to the office, dressed as a man, and signs the contract in front of the president, but then the members of "A.N.JELL" appear and tell the leader Ren Katsuragi, "Let me hear you sing here! Otherwise, I won't accept the contract. Miko, driven into a corner, sang a hymn. Knowing that her brother wanted to become a singer because if he became famous as a singer, her mother, who had left her alive, might come to see him, she decides to become a member of "A.N.JELL" for a while as a beautiful man. The leader, Ren, has an outstanding sense of music, but his nervousness and perfectionism make him difficult to get along with. Shu appears to be calm, but in reality he is very cool. Yuuki is innocent and seems to think nothing of it, but he skillfully balances the team. The team members began to live together. Will Mio be able to make it in "A.N.JELL"?

## Awards

| Award | Category | Name | Result |
| The 15th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix | Best Picture Award | He is beautiful | Nominated |
| The 15th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix | Best Actor Award | Yuta Tamamori | Nominated |
| The 15th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix | Best Actress | Miori Takimoto | Nominated |
| The 15th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix | Supporting Actress Award | Haruna Kojima | Nominated |

## Episodes

| No. | Title | Original air date | Japan viewership rating (Kanto region) |
| 1 | "Korea's No. 1 Super Heart-pounding Love Story Arrives in Japan!! The Newest Band Member is a Girl!? The Start of a Love Square" Transliteration: "Kankoku No. 1 Chō Mune Kyun Rabu Sutōrī ga Nippon Jōriku!! Ikemen Bando Shin Menbā wa Onnanoko!? Koi no Shikaku Kankei Hajimaru" (Japanese: 韓国No.1超胸キュンラブストーリーが日本上陸!! イケメンバンド新メンバーは女の子!? 恋の四角関係始まる) | July 15, 2011 (2011-07-15) | 10.9% |
| 2 | "The First Live Performance of Love!!" Transliteration: "Koi no Hatsu Raibu!!" (Japanese: 恋の初ライブ!!) | July 22, 2011 (2011-07-22) | 11.0% |
| 3 | "A Kiss Too Painful..." Transliteration: "Setsunasugiru Kisu..." (Japanese: 切なすぎるキス...) | July 29, 2011 (2011-07-29) | 8.3% |
| 4 | "A Confession to You... Painful One-sided Feelings" Transliteration: "Kokuhaku!! Todoke... Setsunai Kataomoi" (Japanese: 告白!! 届け...切ない片想い) | August 5, 2011 (2011-08-05) | 7.7% |
| 5 | "You Kissed For Real!?" Transliteration: "Maji de Kisu Shita!?" (Japanese: マジでキスした!?) | August 12, 2011 (2011-08-12) | 9.9% |
| 6 | "She's Mine" Transliteration: "Kanojo wa Ore no Mono da" (Japanese: 彼女は俺のモノだ) | August 19, 2011 (2011-08-19) | 8.9% |
| 7 | "The Fateful Kiss and Miraculous Confession!!" Transliteration: "Unmei no Kisu to Kiseki no Kokuhaku!!" (Japanese: 運命のキスと奇跡の告白!!) | August 26, 2011 (2011-08-26) | 9.9% |
| 8 | "Jang Geun-seok Finally Appears!!" Transliteration: "Chan Gunsoku Tsui ni Tōjō!!" (Japanese: チャングンソク遂に登場!!) | September 2, 2011 (2011-09-02) | 10.1% |
| 9 | "Finale Break-up... A Cruel Fate!!" Transliteration: "Saishū Shō Wakare... Zankoku na Unmei!!" (Japanese: 最終章別れ...残酷な運命!!) | September 9, 2011 (2011-09-09) | 10.0% |
| 10 | "Finale Part 1: The Shocking Truth!!" Transliteration: "Saishū Banashi Zenpen: Shōgeki no Shinjitsu!!" (Japanese: 最終話前編－衝撃の真実!!) | September 16, 2011 (2011-09-16) | 11.5% |
| 11 | "Fateful Reunion... The Final Confession" Transliteration: "Unmei no Saikai... Saigo no Kokuhaku" (Japanese: 運命の再会...最後の告白) | September 23, 2011 (2011-09-23) | 11.5% |

## Cast
### A*N*Jell

* Miori Takimoto as Miko Sakuraba (female) & Mio Sakuraba (for disguised as male and playing as the real one too); A*N*Jell new vocalist/pianist
* Yura Furutachi as young Miko
* Kuu Furutachi as young Mio
* Yuta Tamamori as Ren Katsuragi A*N*Jell lead vocal & guitarist
* Riu Tanaka as young Ren
* Taisuke Fujigaya as Shu Fujishiro A*N*Jell bassist
* Hikaru Yaotome as Yuuki Hongo A*N*Jell rapper & drummer

### A*J Entertainment

* Takashima Masanobu as Ando Hiroshi (president of A*J Entertainment)
* Yanagisawa Shingo as Mabuchi Hajime (Mio's manager)
* Katase Nana as RINA
* Nose Anna as Sawagi Yumiko

### Others

* Kojima Haruna as NANA (actress & idol)
* Tanoshingo as Toru (assistant)
* Imori Miyuki as Sakuraba Shigeko (Miko & Mio's aunt)
* Manda Hisako as Mizusawa Reiko (solo singer & Ren's mother)

#### Paparazzi reporters

* Rokkaku Seiji as Deguchi
* Yamazaki Shigenori as Hashimoto
* Shimizu Yutaka as Baba

#### A*N*Jell's fans

* Takahashi Maiko as Misaki
* Aoi as Nanami
* Aizumi Moeri as Ayumi

### Guests

* Koda Kumi as herself (ep. 1)
* Aoki Yuko as one of the guests in Mio's welcome party (ep. 1)
* Kato Sylwia as one of the guests in Mio's welcome party (ep. 1)
* Tanaka Minami as one of the guests in Mio's welcome party (ep. 1)
* Ishizaka Koji as Harada (ep. 1)
* Tani Kanon as a child from the Aozora Gakuen (ep. 1)
* Honda Miyu as a child from the Aozora Gakuen (ep. 1)
* Nagashima Terumi as a child from the Aozora Gakuen (ep. 1)
* Uchida Junki as a child from the Aozora Gakuen (ep. 1)
* Kasuga Kanon as a child from the Aozora Gakuen (ep. 1)
* Sasahara Naoki as a child from the Aozora Gakuen (ep. 1)
* Aoyama Kazuya as a child from the Aozora Gakuen (ep. 1)
* Yoshida Akane as a child from the Aozora Gakuen (ep. 1)
* Yashiba Toshihiro as an A.J Entertainment security guard (ep. 2)
* Uchida Mikako (内田三香子) as a waitress (ep. 3)
* Yabe Yukiko as a shop assistant (ep. 3)
* Fujimoto Ryo (藤本涼) as a street clerk (ep. 3)
* Tsujimoto Yuto (辻本優人) as a photographer (ep. 3)
* Aoki Kazuyo
* Masuda Naohiro (升田尚宏) as a newscaster (ep. 4)
* Katori Shingo as himself
* Jang Keun-suk as himself (special act ep. 8)

## Music

It was announced that the band A.N.JELL from the TBS drama Ikemen desu ne will make their official debut on October 5, 2011.
This band was originally a fictional band for the drama with Johnny’s Entertainment members Tamamori Yuta (Kis-My-Ft2) as Katsuragi Ren, Fujigaya Taisuke (Kis-My-Ft2) as Fukishiro Shu, Hikaru Yaotome (Hey! Say! JUMP) as Hongo Yuki, and actress Takimoto Miori as Sakuraba Mio / Miko.
Their debut CD temporary titled A.N.JELL with TBS "Ikemen desu ne" Music Collection, will contain two discs – one including all four songs from the band and the other focusing on the OST of the drama with a special package to add. It will be released in two versions of Limited Edition and Regular Edition with the limited version including an original PV and a unique CD jacket. Also, the first print version of this regular version will enclose a rare CD jacket before Sakuraba was a member.

### Disc 1

* promise
* futari (ふたり)
* alone
* Miss You

### Disc 2

* Ikemen desu ne Main Theme (美男ですね　メインテーマ)
* Girl's Soul
* Sunrise Shower
* Youphoria
* Pursuer
* Aenaku naru mae ni (会えなくなる前に)
* Ashita hareru kana (アシタハレルカナ)
* Moon Knows
* Run and Dive
* Sky Sky Sky
* Let's Play Tag
* Bad Relations
* Akegata no niji (明け方の虹)
* You Are Not My Angel
* My Formal Crisis
* The Story Has Not Ended Yet
* Tobikkiri no ai o komete (とびっきりの愛をこめて)
* Asagi-iro no yoru (浅葱色の夜)
* Someone's Sorrow
* He Is My Hero
* Yousei no kattou (妖精の葛藤)
* Kokoro no oku no kata e (心の奥の方へ)
* Ikemen desu ne Main Theme (美男ですね　メインテーマ) (Strings ver.)
* Aenaku naru mae ni (会えなくなる前に) (Strings ver.)
* Akegata no niji (明け方の虹) (Strings ver.)

## Related products

All products released by Avex Inc.
* There is an initial two-hour special edition and a complete DVD box. Released on December 7, 2011.
** Initial two-hour special edition: Includes the first episode, which aired for two hours, the production announcement, and the unveiling live performance.
** Complete DVD box (AVBF-49335/40): It includes episodes 2 to 11 of the film, as well as a collection of making-of episodes and interviews.
* The Blu-ray box(EYXF-10152) was released on January 23, 2015.In the DVD version, the first and second episodes were separated, but in the Blu-ray version, they were all integrated.
* A.N.JELL Music collection
** CD only (AVCD-38384/5)
** CD and DVD (AVCD-38382/3)