Description
Gaku Yaotome is a 22-year-old idol born on August 16. Standing 183 cm tall and weighing 72 kg with blood type B, his personality is defined by straightforwardness, a fierce hatred of losing, and sharp language, coupled with a distinct dislike for illogical situations. His interests encompass soba, selecting movies based on directors and casts rather than genre, collecting bath powders, and driving—a hobby for which he holds a license.
Debuting under his father's entertainment agency, Gaku achieved significant popularity. This includes earning the title "No.1 male that most want to be hugged by," often interpreted as "sexiest man alive" due to the term "daku" implying a sexual connotation. This accolade also makes him highly sought-after for commercials and dramas. Professionally, he is a member of the idol group TRIGGER, where his music symbol is the treble clef and he represents the number eight within the group's naming theme.
Coming from a divorced family, Gaku places high importance on familial bonds. He maintains discreet contact with his maternal relatives, secretly receiving gifts from his grandfather and mother. During his free time, he assists at his maternal grandfather's soba shop, a fact unknown to Tsumugi Takanashi and the IDOLiSH7 members; they mistake him for a lookalike when he makes soba deliveries.
Gaku combines public charm with private authenticity. While presenting a flirtatious image for publicity, he acts chastely and would only pursue a woman if genuinely in love. Unexpected vulnerability surfaces when depressed, leading him to send riddles, and he displays deep sensitivity to rumors, affecting him more acutely than other TRIGGER members. He values sincerity in relationships, evidenced by thoughtful gestures like gifting Yamato Nikaido matching shoes after a casual compliment.
He harbors a confirmed crush on Tsumugi Takanashi. He asked her out for a meal, though scheduling conflicts forced her to decline. He attempted to drive her home late at night, but her father intervened. He also suggested she disguise herself to observe TRIGGER's rehearsals during her stage production studies and offered to buy her concert tickets, which she insisted on purchasing as a fan.
Professionally dedicated, Gaku learned guitar from a band friend for a drama role. His personal philosophy emphasizes self-acceptance: "Erase all the noise around you. Listen for your own voice. Instead of striving to become someone who’ll be loved by a hundred people, become someone you’ll love yourself."
Relationships define much of his interactions. Within TRIGGER, Tenn Kujo addresses him as "Gaku," while Ryunosuke Tsunashi uses "Ryuu." He nicknames Yamato Nikaido "Yappi" or "Nikaido." With IDOLiSH7 members, he uses family-oriented terms like "Izumi-otouto" for Iori Izumi and "Izumi-ani" for Mitsuki Izumi, reflecting his familial mindset. Tamaki Yotsuba calls him "Gakkun."
His name carries symbolic meaning: "Yaotome" combines "eight" (八, ya) and "maiden" (乙女, otome), while "Gaku" (楽) signifies "fun," "delightful," "music," or "optimist."
Debuting under his father's entertainment agency, Gaku achieved significant popularity. This includes earning the title "No.1 male that most want to be hugged by," often interpreted as "sexiest man alive" due to the term "daku" implying a sexual connotation. This accolade also makes him highly sought-after for commercials and dramas. Professionally, he is a member of the idol group TRIGGER, where his music symbol is the treble clef and he represents the number eight within the group's naming theme.
Coming from a divorced family, Gaku places high importance on familial bonds. He maintains discreet contact with his maternal relatives, secretly receiving gifts from his grandfather and mother. During his free time, he assists at his maternal grandfather's soba shop, a fact unknown to Tsumugi Takanashi and the IDOLiSH7 members; they mistake him for a lookalike when he makes soba deliveries.
Gaku combines public charm with private authenticity. While presenting a flirtatious image for publicity, he acts chastely and would only pursue a woman if genuinely in love. Unexpected vulnerability surfaces when depressed, leading him to send riddles, and he displays deep sensitivity to rumors, affecting him more acutely than other TRIGGER members. He values sincerity in relationships, evidenced by thoughtful gestures like gifting Yamato Nikaido matching shoes after a casual compliment.
He harbors a confirmed crush on Tsumugi Takanashi. He asked her out for a meal, though scheduling conflicts forced her to decline. He attempted to drive her home late at night, but her father intervened. He also suggested she disguise herself to observe TRIGGER's rehearsals during her stage production studies and offered to buy her concert tickets, which she insisted on purchasing as a fan.
Professionally dedicated, Gaku learned guitar from a band friend for a drama role. His personal philosophy emphasizes self-acceptance: "Erase all the noise around you. Listen for your own voice. Instead of striving to become someone who’ll be loved by a hundred people, become someone you’ll love yourself."
Relationships define much of his interactions. Within TRIGGER, Tenn Kujo addresses him as "Gaku," while Ryunosuke Tsunashi uses "Ryuu." He nicknames Yamato Nikaido "Yappi" or "Nikaido." With IDOLiSH7 members, he uses family-oriented terms like "Izumi-otouto" for Iori Izumi and "Izumi-ani" for Mitsuki Izumi, reflecting his familial mindset. Tamaki Yotsuba calls him "Gakkun."
His name carries symbolic meaning: "Yaotome" combines "eight" (八, ya) and "maiden" (乙女, otome), while "Gaku" (楽) signifies "fun," "delightful," "music," or "optimist."