Yuki Sonoda Reveals a Life-Changing Surprise on Siargao Island!

Hey everyone, it’s been a while! YUKI here!

First of all, it would mean so much to me if you could kindly start calling me YUKI instead of YANA. From now on, I’ll be going by this name as I share some exciting news with you today! 🥹🙏🏽

Department of Tourism (DOT Tokyo) Project

As part of the LOVE THE PHILIPPINES branding campaign, 120 influencers and media personalities active in Japan were invited to explore the Philippines! It was such a fantastic initiative by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Tokyo, and I’m so grateful to be a part of it!

The destination options included nine (9) major tourist spots in the Philippines: Manila, Cebu, Bohol, Boracay, Siargao, Clark, Iloilo, Palawan, and Davao. I chose to go to Siargao which had been highly recommended by a friend, along with my manager, Sato.

Meeting Manager Sato

People often ask, “What’s your relationship with Manager Sato?” I’ve always replied, “He’s a longtime friend who now manages my work in Japan.” But the truth is, we’ve actually been together for ten years.

Due to my showbiz career, we kept our relationship private until now. But this trip felt like the perfect opportunity to share it publicly for the first time. I hope to share with you a few glimpses of our story through this blog! 

Memories on Siargao Island

When you think of Siargao, you think of surfing! It’s one of the most famous surfing spots in the Philippines. I saw a pro surfer from Japan, and he was incredibly cool on the waves. Unfortunately, I couldn’t surf this time because I can’t swim and I was also nervous about getting injured before filming. But I’ll definitely be back to challenge myself next time!

The Big Surprise on Siargao Island

Sato and I had already decided that we would go public about our relationship on this trip, and we were told there would be a couple’s photoshoot in Siargao. We spent our days visiting beautiful beaches, riding bikes, and enjoying delicious Filipino cuisine—it was all truly unforgettable!

For the final scene of our photoshoot, I was told it would be at a romantic spot, which got me really excited. We arrived at the world-renowned five-star resort Nay Palad. It felt like a dream, knowing that even Filipino celebrities stayed there. They reserved a beautiful spot within the resort that featured mangroves and the most stunning sunset—a true romantic setting. As I was watching the sunset, I heard Sato call my name.

When I turned around, he had changed into a white jacket and shirt and suddenly got down on one knee. At first, I thought it was just part of the photoshoot, but then he pulled a ring from his chest pocket. “Wait… is this a proposal??”

Of course, my answer was YES! It turns out, the videographer was in on it too, and it was all part of Sato’s big surprise!!! You can check out the proposal video here. I’m also happy to share with you some highlights of our trip to Siargao here!

Thanks to the proposal in Siargao, we’ve now decided to go public as a couple, and we’ve even started a couple’s channel on YouTube! If you’re interested, we’d love for you to subscribe and follow along. You can subscribe to Team KOHYU by visiting our YouTube channel! 

I’m thrilled to finally share this news with all of you. It’s been a beautiful journey, and I’m so grateful for your support throughout. I promise to keep working hard in the entertainment industry, and your continued support truly means the world to me.

See you in my next blog! Thank you so much! 💕

💕 Love, Yuki.

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