He walked into the room with the rest of the Arashi members wearing their white suits circa Arashic tour. His hair was in a stylish wave. He scanned the room with his characteristic pout and I actually thought I was seeing Domyouji Tsukasa and not Matsumoto Jun.

That was five years ago, at the press conference for the 2006 Asian Song Festival in Gwangju, South Korea, where they represented Japan. Today, he turns 28 years old.

I was Jun-baited into Arashi after watching Hana Yori Dango. It was a door that ushered me into the happy world of Arashi. Thanks to Domyouji.

Happy birthday Matsumoto Jun!