In January 2025, she announced via her Instagram that she would be taking a break from gravure work .
As of 2026, she is a mother of two and has relocated her professional activities to
: Known for roles in The Slit-Mouthed Woman (2007), Neko Ramen Taisho (2008), and Mary's Phone (2011).
Saaya Irie is not a global superstar. She will not headline a Marvel movie or top the Billboard charts. But within her sphere, she is a titan. She has navigated the treacherous waters of child stardom, the awkward valley of young adulthood, and the relentless pressures of an industry that discards talent as quickly as it elevates it.