Maruo Hayato, known professionally as HAYATO, is a Japanese singer, dancer, former member of MR. LOVER, and current member of XY.

He made his debut in April 2020 as part of the idol group MR. LOVER with their first mini-album, "Start". They were produced by choreographer YASTINO. However, they went on hiatus in January 2023 as several members graduated or, like him, simply decided to join another group.

He then appeared in the NTV audition program "Yoshiki Superstar Project X". After over a year of auditions, it was determined that two sub-units will debut and he was chosen as part of the vocal & dance sub-unit. In February 2023, they release a tribute song "XY ft. Yoshi" after the tragic passing of Sasaki Yoshizumi, who was chosen as part of the group but never debuted with them.

He re-debuted in June 2023 with the digital single, "Crazy Love". New sub-units have been added and the members can switch between them according to the song.

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