There is something about a man with a beautiful smile and a big voice, and my next ManCrush has both. As ⅕ of the white-hot Ae! group – and its main vocalist –  he’s got the whole rockstar thing going for him, including an incredible head of hair. 

Of course, I am talking about the one and only Seiya Suezawa (末澤誠也). 

Born on 24 August, Sei-chan (or Sue as he’s called affectionately) joined STARTO ENTERTAINMENT under its previous name when he was just 14 years old. Known for his incredible vocal range, before Ae! group, Seiya was a part of Funky8, BOYS SPECIAL, and Gang Star.

In the docuseries BORDERLESS (streaming now exclusively on Netflix), Seiya opens up about his time before the Ae! group. He was always known for his voice, but there was often very little work for him. There were times it sounded like he’d even considered walking away from the industry altogether. But there was something about the power of performing and how every worry and doubt he had faded away whenever he was on stage. 

Fun fact:  Seiya is a lover of fashion and is the member in charge of the group’s costumes. So not only does he got the voice – he styles the look too. Which is part of the reason he (and his fellow members) were the perfect choice as ambassadors for FILA. 

I mean, look at the way he moves. The man is LIVING in his element. 

 When the group released their debut single earlier this year, it became one of the best-selling debuts in recent J-POP history. When you watch the video, it’s easy to see why.  Ae! group is the whole package. They’ve got it all:  Seductive voices, a stylish look and that swagger that perfectly toes the line of unapproachable superstars and those guys you know you just  want to sit down and coffee with.

I can’t wait to see what’s next for Ae! group and there will be more soon so.. 

Stay Tuned!