Suzuran Yamauchi

Suzuran Yamauchi is a Japanese gravure idol, musician, and sportswoman from Chiba, Japan. She began her entertainment career in 2009 as a teenager, eventually becoming a member of the idol group SKE48 and its senior group AKB48. Over the course of 17 years in the industry, she has balanced her work as a J-pop idol with a serious passion for golf, appearing on several golf television shows. Yamauchi has been playing golf since a young age and has aimed to become a professional player, following in the footsteps of her parents. Her best score to date is 80, and she has received mentorship from former pro golfer Miho Koga. In 2011, at a pro-am tournament, her potential was recognized by professional golfer Masahiro Kuramoto, who partnered with her and commented on her ability.

In addition to her solo and idol activities, Yamauchi joined the drone enthusiast idol project Drone Venus in December 2017. The project was formed by her talent agency, Horipro, in collaboration with technology company Drone Net Inc. After announcing her graduation from SKE48 in October 2021, she officially left the group on November 30 of that year at the SKE48 Theater. Since then, she has continued her career as a tarento, with plans to become a golf coach while remaining active in entertainment. At 5'1" (154 cm), she has a compact stature that suits her athletic pursuits, and she remains a recognizable figure in Japanese pop culture.