INTRODUCTION
Yukipoyo is one of Japan's most recognizable fashion models and television personalities. Known for her bright smile, energetic "gyaru" style, and approachable personality, she has successfully expanded her career from magazine modeling to television, acting, music, YouTube, and social media. While she first gained attention as an egg magazine reader model, nationwide popularity arrived through reality television and numerous variety shows.
Her multicultural background, confident fashion sense, and humorous personality have made her a familiar face in Japanese entertainment. Today, Yukipoyo continues to work across multiple fields, including modeling, television, acting, brand campaigns, and online content creation.
PROFILE / BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name: Yuki Kimura (木村有希)
Native Name: 木村有希
Also Known As: Yukipoyo (ゆきぽよ), Yuki (ゆき), Izumikawa Miyabi (和泉川雅, former stage name)
Nationality: Japanese
Ethnicity: Japanese, Filipino, Spanish
Profession: Fashion Model, Gravure Model, TV Personality, Actress, Singer, YouTuber
Industry Category: Fashion, Entertainment, Television
Years Active: 2012-Present
Date of Birth: October 23, 1996
Age: 29
Birthplace: Konan Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Current Residence: Japan
Height: 157-158 cm
Measurements: 80-65-92 cm
Weight: About 50 kg
Shoe Size: 23.5 cm
Hair & Eye Color: Dark Brown, Brown
Blood Type: O
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Agency / Management: Asia Promotion
Education: Kanagawa Prefectural Nagaya High School
Languages: Japanese
LATEST NEWS
Yukipoyo continues to remain active in television, digital media, and promotional campaigns. She has appeared in films, streaming dramas, and online entertainment programs while expanding her activities through YouTube and social media. She also works as a brand ambassador and frequently appears at fashion and lifestyle events.
EARLY LIFE / BACKGROUND
Born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yukipoyo grew up in a multicultural family with a Japanese father and a mother of Filipino and Spanish heritage. She became interested in gyaru fashion during elementary school after admiring an older neighborhood girl. Her enthusiasm for fashion eventually inspired her to audition for egg, one of Japan's best-known gyaru magazines.
She graduated from Kanagawa Prefectural Nagaya High School before pursuing entertainment full-time.
CAREER
Yukipoyo debuted in 2012 as a reader model for egg magazine while still in high school. Her colorful fashion style quickly attracted attention among young readers.
She later became one of Japan's early social media personalities through Vine, where her short videos accumulated tens of millions of views.
A major turning point came in 2017 when she appeared on The Bachelor Japan. Her cheerful personality, honest conversations, and memorable reactions made her a popular television figure.
Following the show's success, she became a regular guest on numerous Japanese variety programs and expanded into gravure photography, acting, music, commercials, and YouTube.
Despite experiencing career challenges in 2021 following media coverage involving an acquaintance, she publicly apologized, rebuilt her professional image, and gradually returned to television and entertainment through consistent work and new projects.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Career Overview: Fashion modeling, television, gravure, acting, music, digital media
Debut: 2012 (egg magazine)
Notable Works: The Bachelor Japan, Sunday Japon, Kindaichi Case Files, Shuffle Island, Chari Loto Yoshimoto
Career Highlights:
- Popularized modern gyaru culture for mainstream audiences
- Successful transition from magazine model to television personality
- Built a large following through Vine and YouTube
- Published multiple bestselling photobooks
- Appeared in television dramas, films, and web series
- Active in fashion, cosmetics, and lifestyle promotions
Awards & Recognition:
- Japan Shoes Best Dresser Award (2019)
- Best Masknist Award - Influencer/Model Category (2020)
FILMOGRAPHY / WORKS
Television:
- Sunday Japon
- Kindaichi Case Files
- Shiranakute Iinkai
- Chari Loto Yoshimoto
Reality & Streaming:
- The Bachelor Japan
- Girls Mental
- Shuffle Island
Films:
- Detective on Women's Shopping Street
- Runaway Wrestler
- True Scary Stories Movie
Web Dramas:
- Remaining Life: Three Months
- Tokyo Masked Girls
Photobooks:
- Yukipoyogram
- Yukipoyogram 02
- Hajimemashite
DVDs:
- YukipoyoTube
- YukipoyoTube 02
- Ore no Yome ga Kawaii
Singles:
- #Paripi
- Aitai Aenai
- Mekkawa - Issho Gal Sengen
BRAND COLLABORATIONS
Yukipoyo has collaborated with numerous Japanese brands across fashion, beauty, fitness, and lifestyle industries.
Major Collaborations:
- RIZAP
- Suntory BOSS
- Amazon Prime Video
- Shiseido
- Happy Mail
Magazine Features:
- egg
- Various gravure magazines
- Fashion editorials
- Lifestyle publications
PUBLIC IMAGE / CULTURAL INFLUENCE
Yukipoyo is widely recognized as one of the modern faces of Japan's gyaru culture. Her outgoing personality and approachable image have helped introduce gyaru fashion to broader audiences beyond youth fashion magazines.
She is appreciated for openly discussing both her successes and setbacks, earning respect from many fans for rebuilding her career through continued effort.
Fashion Style: Modern Gyaru, Casual Street Fashion, Glamorous Beauty
Visual Signature: Blonde or light-colored hair, bright makeup, tanned style, confident smile
PERSONAL LIFE / HOBBIES / INTERESTS
Hobbies: Fashion, Beauty, Makeup, Traveling, Social Media, Fitness
Special Skills: Television hosting, Modeling, Entertainment, Public speaking
Personal Interests: Beauty trends, Lifestyle content, Music, Overseas travel
Family: Younger sister Yumi Kimura is also active as a fashion model.
Fun Facts:
- Left-handed.
- Started dressing as a gyaru while in elementary school.
- Achieved over 60 million Vine video views.
- Enjoys communicating directly with fans online.
- Successfully transformed her image after several career challenges.
SNS / SOCIAL MEDIA / ONLINE PRESENCE
Official Website: https://asiapro.co.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poyo_ngy/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/poyo_ngy
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poyo_ngy
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@yukipoyochannel
Other Platforms:
Amazon Prime Video
ABEMA
Various Japanese television streaming platforms