Picture this: it’s a regular Wednesday in Japan, July 24, 2025, to be exact. Tsunami advisories are making headlines, but something else is stealing the spotlight – a single photo captioned “Good morning.”
No big deal, right? Wrong.
That photo, posted by Saori Araki, a 29-year-old office worker known as SAO online, racked up a jaw-dropping 8 crore views (that’s 80 million for the math-averse) on X.
Overnight, SAO became the internet’s newest obsession, with fans and memes popping up faster than you can say “viral.”
So, who is this woman who turned a simple greeting into a global phenomenon? In the photo, SAO stands poised in a sleek grey business suit, white shirt crisp as a morning breeze, clutching a laptop like it’s her ticket to the corporate world. Her hair, loosely tied with bangs framing her face, gives off effortless charm.
The internet couldn’t handle it. Comparisons to Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney flooded the comments, but SAO’s vibe? Purely her own.
SAO isn’t just an “office lady” (or “OL” in Japan’s workplace lingo).
By day, she’s crunching numbers or filing reports in Nagasaki, but by night, she’s a model, actress, and former J-pop idol who once rocked the stage with Tokyo Girls Bravo under the name Araki Saori.
She bid farewell to her idol days on February 25, 2025, but clearly, the spotlight wasn’t done with her. Born on May 13, 1996, this Nagasaki native has a knack for turning heads—whether it’s on a stage or a smartphone screen.
When the “Good morning” post blew up, SAO didn’t just bask in the glow. She hopped on her YouTube channel, chatting with fans and sharing snippets of her life, from office coffee runs to her modelling gigs. Her Instagram? It’s now a bustling hub with over 224,000 followers, all drawn to her unpolished charm and that infectious smile.
The internet tried to box her in with Sydney Sweeney comparisons, but SAO’s authenticity, her mix of everyday hustle and star-quality sparkle, is what keeps people scrolling.
From a quiet morning post to a global meme fest, SAO’s story is a reminder that fame can strike when you least expect it.
One minute you’re saying “Good morning” to your followers; the next, you’re the internet’s main character. And honestly? SAO’s just getting started.
