Shingo Katori was born in Yokohama, Japan on the 31st of January, 1977. When he was 10, he joined the Johnny's group, and two years later, was a part of the group SMAP. This group continues to be popular in Japan, and ever since, Katori has been a well-known singer, dancer, and actor in Japan.
Has one younger sibling
Started career in the entertainment industry at age eleven in April 1988 - Katori joined the boy-group SMAP.
Katori broke his leg during rehearsals for SMAPs first concert in Budokan.