Introduction
Sumire Yokono is a Japanese gravure idol, actress, singer, and television personality known for her strong presence in Japan’s modern gravure industry. Born in Osaka, Japan, she first gained attention as a young idol performer before becoming widely recognized through magazine gravure and entertainment appearances. Over the years, she has built a reputation as one of the prominent figures among the new generation of Japanese gravure idols.
Yokono began her entertainment career at a young age in 2014 when she debuted as a member of the idol group SweetCandy. She later participated in the Avex idol training project iDOL Street, where she continued developing her performance skills before eventually joining the popular Japanese idol group NMB48 in 2018. Her exposure within the AKB48 Group ecosystem introduced her to a broader audience across Japan and Asia.
During her time in NMB48, Yokono quickly gained attention for her striking visuals and modeling potential. Magazine editors and fans alike began to highlight her as a rising gravure star. Her early gravure appearances in publications such as Young Jump, BUBKA, and ENTAME attracted significant attention online, and she was soon described by Japanese media as a “new generation gravure heroine.”
After leaving NMB48 in 2021, Yokono took time away from the public eye before restarting her career in 2022 under the talent agency Zero-One Familia, a company known for managing many prominent gravure idols and models in Japan. Her comeback was met with strong media interest, and she quickly resumed appearing in magazines, photobooks, and entertainment programs.
Since her return, Yokono has expanded her career beyond gravure modeling. She has appeared in stage productions, television dramas, variety shows, and digital streaming series. She also launched music activities as a solo singer and continued publishing photobooks and digital photo collections, strengthening her presence across multiple entertainment fields.
Her gravure work often highlights elegant styling combined with a confident on-camera presence, helping her maintain a strong fan base both in Japan and internationally. With consistent magazine covers, photobook releases, and television appearances, Yokono has positioned herself as a versatile entertainer within Japan’s idol and gravure culture.
Today, Sumire Yokono continues to develop her acting career while maintaining active modeling and music projects. Her journey from idol trainee to established gravure personality reflects the evolving path many modern Japanese entertainers take as they transition across multiple media industries.
Profile
Full Name : Sumire Yokono
Native Name : 横野すみれ
Also Known As (AKA) : Su-chan, すーちゃん
Nationality : Japanese
Profession : Gravure Idol, Actress, Singer, Television Personality
Industry Category : Entertainment, Idol Culture, Gravure Modeling, Television
Years Active : 2014–Present
Basic Information : Japanese gravure idol and former NMB48 member known for magazine modeling, entertainment appearances, and acting projects.
Date of Birth : December 12, 2000
Age : 25 (as of 2026)
Birthplace : Osaka, Japan
Current Residence : Tokyo, Japan
Height : 160 cm
Measurements : 86-56-85 cm
Shoe Size : 24 cm
Zodiac Sign : Sagittarius
Blood Type : A
Latest News
Latest News : Sumire Yokono continues expanding her acting career with appearances in television dramas and stage productions. She has also released new gravure magazines and digital photobooks while promoting her second major photobook “No One” and maintaining an active presence across Japanese entertainment media.
Career
Career Overview : Sumire Yokono debuted as an idol in 2014 and later joined NMB48 in 2018, where she gained recognition for her gravure modeling. After leaving the group in 2021, she resumed entertainment activities in 2022 under Zero-One Familia and has since focused on gravure, acting, and music.
Career & Achievements : AKB48 Group Newspaper Award 2019 – New Gravure Heroine Award, numerous magazine covers and photobook releases.
Agency / Management : Zero-One Familia (2022–Present), Showtitle (2018–2021), Avex Management / Avex Vanguard (2015–2017), 910 Entertainment (2014–2015)
Debut : 2014 – Idol group SweetCandy
Notable Works : Photobooks “Anata no Yoko no” (2020), “No One” (2024), multiple digital photobooks and gravure magazine features.
Brand Collaborations : OTO&IV Cosmetics Ambassador, various fashion and gravure brand promotions.
Magazine Features : Weekly Young Jump, BUBKA, FLASH, Weekly Playboy, Young Animal, SPA!, ENTAME, BOMB, Gravure The Television.
Runway Appearances : Fashion promotional events and brand modeling showcases.
TV / Media Appearances : Zenryoku Saka, variety programs, gravure television features, online streaming dramas.
Awards & Recognition : AKB48 Group Newspaper Award 2019 – New Gravure Heroine.
Career Highlights : Recognized by Japanese media as one of the leading new-generation gravure idols after her NMB48 debut and later comeback under Zero-One Familia.
Fashion Style : Modern Japanese gravure style blending elegant swimwear visuals with soft idol aesthetics.
Visual Signature : Curvy silhouette, expressive smile, long dark hair, youthful idol-style charm.
Public Image : Popular gravure idol known for balancing cute idol energy with mature modeling visuals.
Cultural Influence : Represents the modern transition from idol group member to independent gravure and media personality in Japanese entertainment.
Education : High School graduate (Japan)
Languages : Japanese
Hobbies : Baking sweets, beauty care, cooking, traveling
Special Skills : Ballet, clarinet performance, sprint running
Personal Interests : Cosmetics, desserts, matcha sweets, fashion photography
Fun facts : She is known to love tonkatsu and matcha desserts and often shares food recommendations with fans.
Behind-the-scenes notes : Yokono actively improved her fitness and body conditioning before major gravure shoots and photobook releases.
Lesser-known details : She holds the Japanese “Cosme Concierge” beauty certification related to cosmetics knowledge.
SNS
Official Website : https://01familia.co.jp/talent/sumireyokono
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sumire_yokono
X (Twitter) : https://x.com/sumire_yokono
TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@sumire_yokono
YouTube : Not officially operated personal channel
Other Platforms : SHOWROOM, Gravure digital photobook platforms, Japanese fan event platforms
Image Source : SNS