Yuki Uchida Smiles on 3rd 'Biteki GRAND' Cover, Re-gearing Life at 50

Actor Yuki Uchida, with a career spanning over 30 years, graces the cover of the Summer issue of 'Biteki GRAND' for the third time. Released on June 12, 2026, by Shogakukan, the issue features two distinct cover styles for the regular and special editions. The regular edition showcases Uchida in a gray bustier against a floral backdrop, while the special edition features a white outfit highlighting translucent skin. Inside, an 8-page shoot and interview explore her life at a turning point. At 49, Uchida stars in the Fuji TV drama 'Last Note', portraying a protagonist who falls for a man 19 years younger. This role mirrors her own feelings about entering her 50s. Recently, she went independent from her agency and married her long-term partner. Uchida shares how stepping out of her comfort zone revealed new perspectives. The issue's theme is 'beauty endurance', reflecting Uchida's approach of simple, daily self-care routines like cotton packs since her 20s. Aiming to be a 'charming adult', she embraces aging with excitement. The regular edition includes a beauty box with items like anua's hydrating mist and HACCO.PANDA's face mask.