Arata Sato 佐藤新 | |
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Born | September 1, 2000 |
Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
Genres | J-pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | Tobe Music |
Website | https://tobe-official.jp/artists/imp |
Arata Sato (佐藤新, Arata Sato, born September 1, 2000),[1] is a Japanese actor and singer. He is an artist affiliated with Tobe.[2] He is a member of the male idol group IMP. He is from Tokyo.[3]
Arata Sato joined Johnny & Associates on April 13, 2016 after auditioning.His contemporaries include Hidaka Ukisho, Yuto Nasu[4], and Nao Oriyama.[5]
On "Music Station 2 Hours Special" broadcast on October 16, 2020, the formation of IMPACTors, a seven-member unit within Johnny's Jr. including Arata Sato, was announced.[6][7] Since then, he has been active as a member of the IMPACTors and served as the group's center.[8]
He left Johnny & Associates on May 25, 2023. On July 14, all members of the former IMPACTors joined Tobe and announced on a YouTube livestream that they would be renaming the group IMP. and making a fresh start.[9] Sato will continue to serve as the group's center.[10]