Description
Ryūnosuke Tsunashi is a core member of the idol unit TRIGGER, embodying a stark contrast between his marketed public image and private self. Promoted with a "Wild and Sexy" persona exuding effortless, dangerous charm, this image attracts admirers but clashes with his fundamentally gentle, shy, and timid nature. He often feels troubled and embarrassed by his agency's overtly sensual portrayal. His upbringing, primarily surrounded by male figures including his three brothers, contributed to a persistent difficulty talking comfortably with women and a degree of social naivete.
Born October 12th, he is 23 years old, stands 190 cm tall, and has blood type O. Hailing from Okinawa, he comes from a divorced family; his biological father was a fisherman who struggled with debt. His mother later remarried a wealthy individual known as the "Hotel King." Growing up around this hotel allowed him to develop conversational English skills through interactions with foreign guests. He has three younger brothers named Soutaro, Kounosuke, and Kotaro.
His personality is marked by kindness and a strong inclination to act as a protective older brother figure, extending this demeanor beyond TRIGGER to younger idols. He actively tries to downplay his perceived sex appeal, insisting he is simply a boy from the countryside. However, his natural charisma leads to situations like his image chocolates being marketed with a "sexy night" concept, which caused him to nearly choke in surprise. He also holds the No. 2 rank in "The Man Women Want to be Embraced by," a title whose connotations deeply discomfort him.
Professionally, he serves as TRIGGER's peacemaker, frequently mediating between fellow members Gaku Yaotome and Tenn Kujo. This mediating role extends to other units during collaborations, such as calming disputes between Tamaki Yotsuba and Sōgo Ōsaka. His leadership emphasizes mutual understanding and teamwork, often stating that understanding each other bit by bit leads to becoming the best team. His busy idol schedule balances magazine photoshoots (including awkward ones with props like eggplants), variety show recordings, dance and vocal lessons, and promotional events. He finds hidden camera pranks particularly challenging.
Outside work, he maintains routines like early morning jogging, a habit formed running Okinawa's beaches. He enjoys cooking, specializing in Okinawan cuisine like stir-fried bitter melon and preparing fish. His hobbies include watching comedies and funny stories, though he binge-watches dramas due to his schedule. He has a noted fondness for alcohol, especially Okinawan Awamori, but becomes troublesome when drunk—engaging in behaviors like drawing on his stomach and performing "hara odori" dances. He favors a casual denim look and struggles with winter cold due to his Okinawan roots. He is also notoriously clumsy at taking pictures.
Relationships define much of his interactions. He uses nicknames "Gaku" for Yaotome and "Tenn" for Kujo, who call him "Ryuu." Tenn has removed him from their group chat multiple times. He acts warmly towards younger idols like Riku Nanase and Tamaki Yotsuba, whom he allows to call him "Ryuu-aniki," and expressed admiration for Mitsuki Izumi's older brother qualities. An incident with Nagi Rokuya highlighted his occasional forgetfulness; after forgetting Yamato Nikaido's birthday, Nagi wrote all IDOLiSH7 birthdays on his palm.
His surname Tsunashi (十) means "ten," while his given name Ryūnosuke combines "龍" (dragon) and "之介" (mediation/being between), subtly reflecting his mediating role.
Born October 12th, he is 23 years old, stands 190 cm tall, and has blood type O. Hailing from Okinawa, he comes from a divorced family; his biological father was a fisherman who struggled with debt. His mother later remarried a wealthy individual known as the "Hotel King." Growing up around this hotel allowed him to develop conversational English skills through interactions with foreign guests. He has three younger brothers named Soutaro, Kounosuke, and Kotaro.
His personality is marked by kindness and a strong inclination to act as a protective older brother figure, extending this demeanor beyond TRIGGER to younger idols. He actively tries to downplay his perceived sex appeal, insisting he is simply a boy from the countryside. However, his natural charisma leads to situations like his image chocolates being marketed with a "sexy night" concept, which caused him to nearly choke in surprise. He also holds the No. 2 rank in "The Man Women Want to be Embraced by," a title whose connotations deeply discomfort him.
Professionally, he serves as TRIGGER's peacemaker, frequently mediating between fellow members Gaku Yaotome and Tenn Kujo. This mediating role extends to other units during collaborations, such as calming disputes between Tamaki Yotsuba and Sōgo Ōsaka. His leadership emphasizes mutual understanding and teamwork, often stating that understanding each other bit by bit leads to becoming the best team. His busy idol schedule balances magazine photoshoots (including awkward ones with props like eggplants), variety show recordings, dance and vocal lessons, and promotional events. He finds hidden camera pranks particularly challenging.
Outside work, he maintains routines like early morning jogging, a habit formed running Okinawa's beaches. He enjoys cooking, specializing in Okinawan cuisine like stir-fried bitter melon and preparing fish. His hobbies include watching comedies and funny stories, though he binge-watches dramas due to his schedule. He has a noted fondness for alcohol, especially Okinawan Awamori, but becomes troublesome when drunk—engaging in behaviors like drawing on his stomach and performing "hara odori" dances. He favors a casual denim look and struggles with winter cold due to his Okinawan roots. He is also notoriously clumsy at taking pictures.
Relationships define much of his interactions. He uses nicknames "Gaku" for Yaotome and "Tenn" for Kujo, who call him "Ryuu." Tenn has removed him from their group chat multiple times. He acts warmly towards younger idols like Riku Nanase and Tamaki Yotsuba, whom he allows to call him "Ryuu-aniki," and expressed admiration for Mitsuki Izumi's older brother qualities. An incident with Nagi Rokuya highlighted his occasional forgetfulness; after forgetting Yamato Nikaido's birthday, Nagi wrote all IDOLiSH7 birthdays on his palm.
His surname Tsunashi (十) means "ten," while his given name Ryūnosuke combines "龍" (dragon) and "之介" (mediation/being between), subtly reflecting his mediating role.