American singer Beyonce Knowles, 27, and SMAP member Takuya Kimura, 35, will appear together in ads for luxury handbag brand Samantha Thavasa from Thursday.

In an official comment, Kimura said, “I enjoyed the time with her. She is really sexy and cute. I can learn many things from her to be a nicer guy.” Beyonce was quoted as saying, “Kimura is very handsome, strong, manly and sexy.”

The ads were made at the end of October when Beyonce visited Japan. The two spent about two hours together in the studio. Beyonce said Kimura taught her some Japanese words.

The ads will appear in the brand’s 117 shops nationwide as well as on billboards in Aoyama, Daikanyama and Harajuku. Kimura is the first male model for the brand’s ads.

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Name: 木村拓哉
Japanese Name: Kimura Takuya (きむら　たくや)
Nickname: Kimutaku
Profession: Actor and singer
Birthdate: 1972-Nov-13
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Height: 176cm
Weight: 57kg
Star sign: Scorpio
Blood type: O
Family: Wife/actress Kudo Shizuka, daughters Kokomi & Mitsuki
Talent agency: Johnny's Entertainment
JPOP group: SMAP with Nakai Masahiro, Inagaki Goro, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi and Katori Shingo