'Lee Kang-in's close friend' Kubo, 3-year-older actress wife makes 'surprise appearance'.... "Wore No. 20 jersey to watch live, wedding ring sparkling" Stadium in an uproar

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Actress Fukuhara Haruka (28), who announced her sudden marriage to Takefusa Kubo (25, Real Sociedad), supported her husband from the stands at his match, providing behind-the-scenes support.

Japan's 'Sports Hochi' reported on the 5th that "Fukuhara visited Tokyo's National Stadium MUFG on the 5th, where the Kirin Cup final was held, to watch her husband's 'first match as a newlywed.' According to the outlet, Fukuhara wore a black hat and a Japanese national team jersey with Kubo's jersey number 'No. 20' printed on it. In particular, a ring shone on Fukuhara's left ring finger, drawing attention. On that day, Kubo started the match and ran across the pitch.

On that day, the Japanese national team faced New Zealand, aiming for their fourth consecutive win during this international break period and the Kirin Cup championship, and won 2-1 with consecutive goals from Ueda Ayase and Doan Ritsu.

Previously, the couple officially announced their marriage on the 2nd by posting a photo of themselves together and handwritten signatures on social media (SNS). As there had been no reports of dating rumors even within Japan, it was a surprise announcement that shocked the public.

They shared their feelings, saying, "We have had the support of many people since we were young, which is why we are who we are today," and "We will not forget our gratitude and build a warm family filled with laughter while supporting each other." They appear to have maintained a secret relationship for a long period, relying on one another.

Kubo met with reporters after training the day following his marriage announcement, smiling as he said, "Now I must work hard for my family." He added, "Since we are both busy and time is limited, we timed the announcement to coincide with our return home," and "I wanted to convey in person how truly happy I am, and I wanted to show respect to the reporters who always come to cover us." Kubo, who appeared at the training ground that day wearing a ring on his left ring finger, was also seen fiddling with the ring during warm-ups.

It is also of interest whether Kubo can use this marriage as a breakthrough to shake off his recent slump with his club team. Born in 2001, Kubo joined Barcelona's youth team in 2011, generating expectations, and after transferring to Real Madrid in 2019, he settled at Real Sociedad in 2022 following loans to several clubs.

Immediately after his transfer, he played as a key player for two seasons, attracting interest from big clubs such as Liverpool and Tottenham, but his standing within the team has recently become unstable. He failed to meet expectations due to injury effects at the 2026 North America World Cup, and this season, he has yet to record any attacking points while being left out of the starting lineup for two consecutive recent matches.

Fukuhara, born in 1998, debuted as a child actor in 2005 and became known through ETV's 'Cooking Idol Ai! Mai! Main!' in 2009. She has been actively working in various fields, including acting and voice acting, gaining popularity with her characteristic bright smile. She took on her first leading role in the 2018 drama 'Sori Girl!' and played the female lead in NHK's morning drama 'Fly Up!' in 2022. Her major works include the film 'April's You, Spica' and the drama 'Honest Real Estate.'

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