NYC "COLORS" Photobook-Chinen Yuri Talk Translation
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NYC Photobook "COLORS" Individual Interview
Chinen Yuri
►Talk about yourself during the beginning of the group’s formation
Right at the beginning when I first heard about it I said “Seriously? Is it really okay for me to be in two groups?!” To put it simply, I was extremely happy. Since Johnny’s had small temporary units in the past, I thought that was how the group would be. That’s why I ended up saying “Well isn’t this fun~!” and I had really light, care-free feelings about it. When they told us that we’d be appearing on “Kouhaku” I thought “Alright! This is our last big job!” and while thinking that, I head towards the stage. And so, once the performance ended and we got back to the dressing room we received a question from the reporters, “We just heard from your company president that from now onwards NYC will continue to be active what are your thoughts?”
The 3 of us who had absolutely no clue could only respond with “…Eh? Is that so?” we were surprised (laughs) When the 3 of us went back to the dressing room we could only talk about it, “Eh, eh, eh? What’s this about?” (laughs) Our self awareness sprouted after that.
►It’s the 4th year since the formation. What do you think about yourself now?
At first I thought we’d only be a temporary unit but now it seems like love has sprouted in our group. For now, I really want NYC’s activities to increase. I’m grateful that we were able to release countless of CDs although I feel that for the 3 of us in NYC that chance is not enough. Ryosuke and I have JUMP as well but Yuma is alone isn’t he? During those times I feel really apologetic. When I went to watch Takizawa (Hideaki)’s live stage at the Imperial Theater, watching Yuma perform “Yume Tamago” alone made me think “I want to sing it as 3!”. I want to make more and more time for us 3 to spend time and I want to try having deeper conversations. Even now for our current condition, it feels like we hit a wall too fast.
►Talk about yourself when you’re with NYC
Honestly, when I’m with JUMP I think “Because we have this amount of people…” a part of me ends up relying on them. Because in NYC it’s just 3 people, the pressure and responsibility gets divided into 3 parts doesn’t it? There’s no feelings of wanting to be spoiled. I feel that when I’m with JUMP I can more or less take it easy. But, I can feel comfortable when I’m with these 2. Somehow, it becomes a calming atmosphere. There are times when roles for each member aren’t decided. Speaking in that sense, if you talk about leniency then we’re a pretty lenient group (laughs). But, inside of me, I have my own image, “Trio=laughter”. When the 3 of us are together, I unconsciously end up being the boke. Yuma is also the boke so the two of us always end up partnering up and we have Ryosuke, always being the tsukkomi (laughs)
(T/N: Boke & Tsukkomi usual comedy duo where the Boke does a mistake and the Tsukkomi corrects him)
►And so, talk about the NYC from now on
Even from before, we were thinking that “We want to do a concert as NYC” but, up till now, that still hasn’t happened. That’s why first of all; I want to stand on stage as NYC. To the people in the world, I don’t think they fully understand the colors of NYC as a group I think.
What kind of distant feeling, in what way to hold a conversation, what kind of special skill you should have…those kinds of parts, I want to convey them through stage and through tv programs. I’m not sure if we should keep waiting for our songs to suit our actual age instead of having the usual songs with a “cute feel” image but, I think that now and onwards I would like to try out more adult-like and cool songs. Won’t we surprise the people that are watching and make them think “Eh, NYC had this side to them all this time!”? Of course, we’ll continue to treasure and keep it NYC style.
Again, NYC fans and JUMP fans are different. When we’re out on music programs, tons of little kids come for us. It seems like those little girls would tell their moms, “If I go out with a guy, then I want him to be like them” but there’s no one that says that (laughs)
Personally I think that without having to try too hard I can just “Go forward, go forward” with that kind of intention. We were given “JOHNNYS’ World” to do, I got to watch the groups that surrounded us like A.B.C-Z and Sexy Zone and so I began to feel like I was gradually lacking something. Honestly speaking, there were huge feelings of wanting to feel irritated. But then, “What should I do if things don’t go well”, thinking about my failures before I even did anything got me scared. But, for the parts that I failed at, it didn’t leave a huge dent I think. My courage wasn’t sufficient enough for one step. Right now I’m at “Courage 7%” (laughs) NYC and JUMP is different. Because it’s just a group with only 3 members, having only a resolution won’t bring out more courage!
(T/N: Hmmm…Chinen’s not being his usual confident self here. It’s kinda depressing :/)
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Owari :3
Chinen... hmmm :/
NYC Photobook "COLORS" Individual Interview
Chinen Yuri
►Talk about yourself during the beginning of the group’s formation
Right at the beginning when I first heard about it I said “Seriously? Is it really okay for me to be in two groups?!” To put it simply, I was extremely happy. Since Johnny’s had small temporary units in the past, I thought that was how the group would be. That’s why I ended up saying “Well isn’t this fun~!” and I had really light, care-free feelings about it. When they told us that we’d be appearing on “Kouhaku” I thought “Alright! This is our last big job!” and while thinking that, I head towards the stage. And so, once the performance ended and we got back to the dressing room we received a question from the reporters, “We just heard from your company president that from now onwards NYC will continue to be active what are your thoughts?”
The 3 of us who had absolutely no clue could only respond with “…Eh? Is that so?” we were surprised (laughs) When the 3 of us went back to the dressing room we could only talk about it, “Eh, eh, eh? What’s this about?” (laughs) Our self awareness sprouted after that.
►It’s the 4th year since the formation. What do you think about yourself now?
At first I thought we’d only be a temporary unit but now it seems like love has sprouted in our group. For now, I really want NYC’s activities to increase. I’m grateful that we were able to release countless of CDs although I feel that for the 3 of us in NYC that chance is not enough. Ryosuke and I have JUMP as well but Yuma is alone isn’t he? During those times I feel really apologetic. When I went to watch Takizawa (Hideaki)’s live stage at the Imperial Theater, watching Yuma perform “Yume Tamago” alone made me think “I want to sing it as 3!”. I want to make more and more time for us 3 to spend time and I want to try having deeper conversations. Even now for our current condition, it feels like we hit a wall too fast.
►Talk about yourself when you’re with NYC
Honestly, when I’m with JUMP I think “Because we have this amount of people…” a part of me ends up relying on them. Because in NYC it’s just 3 people, the pressure and responsibility gets divided into 3 parts doesn’t it? There’s no feelings of wanting to be spoiled. I feel that when I’m with JUMP I can more or less take it easy. But, I can feel comfortable when I’m with these 2. Somehow, it becomes a calming atmosphere. There are times when roles for each member aren’t decided. Speaking in that sense, if you talk about leniency then we’re a pretty lenient group (laughs). But, inside of me, I have my own image, “Trio=laughter”. When the 3 of us are together, I unconsciously end up being the boke. Yuma is also the boke so the two of us always end up partnering up and we have Ryosuke, always being the tsukkomi (laughs)
(T/N: Boke & Tsukkomi usual comedy duo where the Boke does a mistake and the Tsukkomi corrects him)
►And so, talk about the NYC from now on
Even from before, we were thinking that “We want to do a concert as NYC” but, up till now, that still hasn’t happened. That’s why first of all; I want to stand on stage as NYC. To the people in the world, I don’t think they fully understand the colors of NYC as a group I think.
What kind of distant feeling, in what way to hold a conversation, what kind of special skill you should have…those kinds of parts, I want to convey them through stage and through tv programs. I’m not sure if we should keep waiting for our songs to suit our actual age instead of having the usual songs with a “cute feel” image but, I think that now and onwards I would like to try out more adult-like and cool songs. Won’t we surprise the people that are watching and make them think “Eh, NYC had this side to them all this time!”? Of course, we’ll continue to treasure and keep it NYC style.
Again, NYC fans and JUMP fans are different. When we’re out on music programs, tons of little kids come for us. It seems like those little girls would tell their moms, “If I go out with a guy, then I want him to be like them” but there’s no one that says that (laughs)
Personally I think that without having to try too hard I can just “Go forward, go forward” with that kind of intention. We were given “JOHNNYS’ World” to do, I got to watch the groups that surrounded us like A.B.C-Z and Sexy Zone and so I began to feel like I was gradually lacking something. Honestly speaking, there were huge feelings of wanting to feel irritated. But then, “What should I do if things don’t go well”, thinking about my failures before I even did anything got me scared. But, for the parts that I failed at, it didn’t leave a huge dent I think. My courage wasn’t sufficient enough for one step. Right now I’m at “Courage 7%” (laughs) NYC and JUMP is different. Because it’s just a group with only 3 members, having only a resolution won’t bring out more courage!
(T/N: Hmmm…Chinen’s not being his usual confident self here. It’s kinda depressing :/)
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Owari :3
Chinen... hmmm :/