Tanaka Yukio is a fictional Japanese character portrayed by comedian Kim
Kyung-wook from the comedy group Namola Family, first planned in 2017 and
debuting in 2018 before rising sharply in popularity in late 2022 as a
self-proclaimed “icon of hope.” Born on April 26, 1994, in Kabukicho, Shinjuku,
he is depicted as a quirky Tokyo native now living in Yeonnam-dong, Seoul, known
for his humorous backstory, eccentric family names, and chaotic energy. Under
Hongnam Entertainment and the group Club AE’s, Tanaka has released several
parody-style singles—including “Cool” (2018), “Bitters...