Joel Shohei

Joel, one of our standout models and dancers, was born and raised in Japan. Despite his striking appearance, he has a calm and gentle personality.

He studied dance in Los Angeles, honing his skills in the heart of the dance world, giving him a signature LA-style groove.

Standing at 187 cm (6’2”), he naturally draws attention whenever he steps in front of the camera.

Dancer, Actor & Performer | Based in Japan | Japanese–Congolese

A Japanese–Congolese performer, Joel began his artistic journey as a dancer at a young age and has since expanded into musical theatre, stage performance, and screen acting.
Known for his expressive movement and charismatic presence, he has performed in major stage productions and appeared in numerous music videos, commercials, and fashion events.
As of August 2025, he has three upcoming dramas and films awaiting release, marking the next stage of his rapidly growing career.
With a foundation in hip-hop and contemporary dance, Joel blends athleticism, rhythm, and emotion in every performance.

--- Performance History ---

TV & Web Commercials
UNIQLO
YAMAHA
Bandai Namco
ZOZOTOWN
Levtech
Caster BIZ
…and more

Music Videos
Fujii Kaze – Kirari
Fujii Kaze – Moeyo
Kato Miliyah – WILD & FREE
Kitani Tatsuya – PINK
Yama – Curtain Call
Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS – Rising Soul
PKCZ – Glamorous
Sena Kana – Undisputed
GENERATIONS – Ame nochi Hare
…and more

Live Tours
Fujii Kaze LOVE ALL ARENA TOUR 2022–2023
GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE WONDER SQUARE LIVE TOUR 2022

Choreography
Moët Hennessy Diageo – Launch Event 2022 (Osaka, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Nagoya)

Magazines
Silver Magazine
SWAG HOMMES

Fashion Shows
FACETASM – Paris Fashion Week 2022
meanswhile – London Fashion Week 2022
MEGMIURA – Rakuten Fashion Week 2022
…and more

Hand Modeling
HENRY LONDON
Nintendo Pokémon
PUBG

Stage & Musical Theatre
Musical The Prince of Tennis: The Third Stage – as Dudu Obando
Musical Kawagoe Boys Sing – Kassai no Choir – as Curtis Suzuki
Stage Jujutsu Kaisen – as Miguel
Stage Blue Lock 4th Stage – as Miroku Hebiura
Stage Mother: The Story of Tome Torihama – Earth Corporation 100th Anniversary Production

Film & Drama
Short Film Ocha no Ko, Saesai. – as Jacob Gunter
(Screened at the 3rd Yokohama International Film Festival, Short Film Division)

Dance Styles
Hip-Hop, Contemporary

Special Skills
Dance, Acting, Choreography

Hobbies
Futsal, Bass Guitar

Favorite Food
Homemade Spiced Chicken Curry

Favorite Music / Artists
Nariaki Obukuro (Japan), Cory Wong (USA), and NewJeans