Profile of Go!Go!Kids Kotou Terasawa: From Promising Junior Idol to Career-Shattering Smoking Scandal (2025 Updated)
Kotou Terasawa is a member of Go!Go!Kids, an eight-member group under STARTO ENTERTAINMENT in Japan. Known for their energetic performances and youthful charm, the group has been gaining attention as one of the promising next-generation acts in the Japanese entertainment industry.
Biography
- Birth Name: Kotou Terasawa
- Date of Birth: February 22, 2008 (Tokyo, Japan)
- Height: 170 cm
- Foot Size: 280mm
- Blood Type: B
- Representative Color: Black
- Date of Company Entry: July 7, 2019
- Date of Debut: May 3, 2022 (with Go!Go!Kids)
Career
Kotou Terasawa is a member of Go!Go!Kids, an eight-member junior idol group under STARTO ENTERTAINMENT. Like their predecessors Hikaru GENJI, Kis-My-Ft2, and HiHi Jets, all members of Go!Go!Kids specialize in roller-skating performances, a signature trait of certain Johnny’s-inspired units.
Terasawa made his first notable stage appearance in November 2021 at HiHi Jets’ solo arena concert, “Gokitousen,” where he performed in a roller-skating showcase. At that time, Go!Go!Kids had not yet been officially formed as a unit.
Before debuting with Go!Go!Kids, Kotou Terasawa had already gained experience in acting and music video appearances. In 2021, he appeared in the WOWOW drama “Karei naru Ichizoku” (The Grand Family), playing the childhood role of Manpyo Ginpei in episodes 1 and 2 as a minor guest actor. In 2020, he was also featured in the music video for “Your Song” by Hey! Say! JUMP, showcasing his early exposure to the entertainment industry before officially stepping into the idol scene.
On May 3, 2022, during the Johnny’s Experience performance at Tokyo Globe Theatre, the same junior members who had performed at “Gokitousen” officially came together to form the group.
As one of the promising young talents within STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, Terasawa gained attention for his performance skills and potential within the industry.
However, his career took a sudden turn when he became involved in a smoking scandal, which cast a shadow over his previously promising future. The controversy led to widespread public backlash, putting his idol career at risk.
Smoking Scandal
On March 5, 2025, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT announced the indefinite suspension of Go!Go!Kids member Kotou Terasawa following leaked photos suggesting he had been smoking. After an internal investigation, the agency confirmed the violation and imposed the suspension for self-reflection.
Terasawa admitted to his inappropriate behavior, and the agency apologized to fans while pledging to strengthen its management system for Junior members.
Despite the setback, his future in the entertainment industry remains uncertain, as fans and industry insiders continue to speculate about whether he will be able to recover from the scandal and make a comeback.
Facts about Kotou Terasawa
- He loves animals, and his favorite animal is a dog.
- His catchphrase: “My birthday is on February 22—’nyan nyan nyan’ (meow meow meow)—but my favorite animal is a dog!” (In Japan, February 22 (2•2•2) is often referred to as an unofficial Cat Day because its pronunciation resembles “nyan nyan nyan” (the sound of a cat meowing).)
