Keigo Sato
JO1’s long-limbed fashion disruptor, songwriter and actor. Keigo brings elastic movement, fearless styling and the confidence to name a solo song “BANANA” without requesting permission from the serious people.
Profile
| Full name | Keigo Sato (佐藤 景瑚) |
|---|---|
| Born | July 29, 1998 |
| Birthplace | Aichi Prefecture, Japan |
| Height | 182 cm |
| Blood type | A |
| Group | JO1 |
| Creative lanes | performance · songwriting · acting · fashion |
| Agency | LAPONE Entertainment |
| Status | Active · 2020–present |
Produce 101 Japan and JO1
Keigo reached JO1 through Produce 101 Japan after establishing himself as a visually distinctive dancer with a playful, unpredictable public personality. The final group needed performers who could widen its silhouette and its mood; he does both.
JO1 debuted in March 2020 with PROTOSTAR and “Infinity.” The group’s scale means every member needs a distinct visual and musical function; Keigo has built his through fashion-forward performance, comic timing and a creative streak that refuses to become beige.
Music, performance and credited work
Keigo’s official writing credits include JO1’s “YOLO-konde” and “Bon Voyage,” plus “Breaking the Rules” with Takumi and Issei. In 2025 he released the solo track “BANANA,” credited to him for both lyrics and composition.
His dance line reads clearly in wide formations because of his height and extension, but the useful detail is how often he bends that elegance into comedy or character. He can make a polished move look knowingly strange without breaking the group picture.
Acting, broadcasting and side quests
Keigo starred as Shohei in a Short Program episode, appeared as Rikuro in Why Don’t You Try Kanpai?, and played Kenji Samejima in the 2024 drama 366 Days.
His public work also spans fashion editorials, luxury events, variety television and brand ambassador roles, including Dr.G in Japan. The official record includes appearances tied to major film promotions and a LAPOSTA 2025 solo show titled K5.
Fandom notes and useful context
- Fashion lane: experimental styling is part of his professional identity, not just airport-photo decoration.
- Writer file: “BANANA” documents his humor and musical authorship in the same place.
- Aichi roots: his official profile lists Aichi Prefecture as his birthplace.
- Physical comedy: Keigo uses dancer-level body control to make a joke land before he says anything.
RaeRae take
Keigo dresses like the group chat dared him and dances like the dare came with a technical rubric. He is extremely good at turning elegance into nonsense and then turning the nonsense back into a clean formation before management notices.
YouTube tracking history
Keigo Sato does not currently have a separately verified official solo-video catalog. JO1 group releases remain attached to the JO1 group profile so group totals are not duplicated as individual activity.