Chinen Yuri - Calendar 2021-2022 100Q&A (English Translation)
1. What is a modest happiness in your everyday life?
The moment I wake up in the morning and drinkmy protein.
2. What are some things you usually say?
"That might be true~~" I was just imitating Yuriyan Retriever's Katsuo impersonation. (T/N: Yuriyan Retriever is a Japanese comedian who is known for her monomane of Katsuo Isono, a character from Sazae-san).
3. What keyword have you been recently searching?
Types of rocks. The principal at my primary school was someone who liked rocks, and recently my friends and I were talking about it, and we were intently talking to each other about the names of rocks we could remember.
4. Where is your usual place in your home?
I lie down on my bed.
5. What are you particular about when it comes to your house?
I don't generally make a mess, so I think I'm clear. The interior design is mostly blue.
6. Which animal would you like to have?
A cat. Their name would be Inoo. Right now, I'm adoring Inoo instead.
7. Share on a scale of one to five how well you wake-up from sleep!
5. I used to not be very good at it.
8. If you were to launch a brand, what kind of brand would it be?
A religion. Chinen-ism. As long as you bow to Chinen, you'll be happy (laughs).
9. What kind of things do you usually carry with you?
Just my mobile phone and my wireless earphones and keys in something that's between a wallet and a bag.
10. What is something you can't part with? (T/N: The word here is to describe letting go of physical and mental clutter)
Jeans that Arioka gave me. I don't wear them because I can't wear them well, but I can't throw them away because they're bad.
11. What snacks would you like to have at home or in your dressing room?
I don't eat them much, but Shiruko sandwiches (T/N: A sweet that has red bean paste sandwiched between two biscuits). I ate so much of them when I was in my hometown.
12. Who or what do you fear?
Drunk people. People who can't control themselves are scary.
13. Aliens, ghosts, fortune telling... what do you believe in?
I don't believe in fortune-telling, but I do believe in aliens, and I think it would be good if there are ghosts too.
14. Who do you talk to about your problems?
I don't discuss with people. Isn't it better to decide on things on your own?
15. What would you definitely want to see at the zoo?
Monkeys. Not a Japanese monkey, but like the cute ones with round eyes.
16. How do you use your loyalty cards?
I don't have that many, but I save up to a certain amount and spend it all at once.
17. What if your child wants to be an idol?
I want them to do what they want to do.
18. If you were to make a snow globe, what would you put in it?
(Right in front of him) I want to put Arioka Daiki inside and see him hating it with a loud voice.
19. Strike a cute pose, please!
I put my thumb on one nostril and flick open the rest of my fingers.
20. What is the most common item in your photo folder?
Photos of the members. When I have nothing to do on set, I take pictures without thinking about it, but sometimes it's interesting to look back at them.
21. What would you wear to a fancy dress party?
I would dress up as a Jack-o'-lantern. I would also paint my face orange.
22. Do you have a "win or lose" item? (T/N: This is kinda difficult to put in English)
No. I'm not particular about that kind of thing since I can win anytime.
23. What's your favourite English word?
Apple.
24. Do you use reusable bags?
I don't. I'm the type to buy online.
25. What is something that will make you cry?
When I drink and talk about the group with the members, I cry. I've already experienced it twice. We got together to celebrate our 10th anniversary, we had dinner, did karaoke and talked and I cried...
26. When was the last time you had a good laugh?
Arioka and I were recording a few radio shows together, and each time we talked about drinking protein, it got funnier half way through.
27. Where would you like to have a massage?
I don't go very often, but I think my neck.
28. What has your family told you that you should follow?
I've been spoilt and free to do as I like for my life, so nothing in particular.
29. What is a mischievous story you can barely tell?
When my friend was away for a moment, I put peanuts in his drink. When he came back, he was like, "Whoa!" (laughs).
30. Who is the strongest star to you?
Cristiano Ronaldo. He is both, a soccer superstar and a brilliant star who transcends boundaries.
31. What were your treasured items as a child?
My sister and I were each given one of these flimsy bear dolls when we were in about kindergarten or first grade. We named them Calimero and Malimero and carried them around the house in a basket.
32. What was a favourite past obsession that might be surprising?
When I was in high school, I was obsessed with hanging out with my friends around the city and appreciating the shops we found on our own.
33. Tell us about your most popular story!
I tend to be liked by uncles I meet in shops and things.
34. What is something in your dark past that you want to rewrite?
It's not a dark past, but I'm not good at acting at all, so I'm ashamed of the movies and dramas I've performed in.
35. Can you make a syllabary composition with your name?
ゆっくり。うしろをりストラしていくよ
[Yu]kkuri. [U]shiro wo [Ri]sutorashiteikuyo.
I'm going to slowly reduce those behind me.
I'm going to reduce everyone who stands behind me (laughs).
(T/N: This word means downsize/layoff, I did my best)
36. What is your favourite character in your name?
The Yu (侑) or the ri (李). If I had to pick, it'd be 侑.
37. What would you put on your business card?
Vermont Curry.
38. How would you describe your smell?
Smelly... that's the kind of character I'm going for. I do wear a bit of cologne when I leave the house though.
39. Compliment yourself!
You reply to messages fast~ Great work~
40. Shout at yourself!
You bought a computer, now go play more games!
41. Which body part are you most proud of?
My dry lips.
42. What would you like to learn?
I want to learn the art of DJing.
43. What are you passionate about outside of work at the moment?
Body building. I've been doing nothing physically since I was 20, but it feels good to start.
44. You won the lottery! How much did you win? And how will you spend it?
If I win 1 billion and buy a house worth about 300 million, I'll invest the rest.
45. If you could have a holiday home, what kind would it be?
One with a swimming pool in Miami.
46. If you made a robot copy of yourself, what would you do with it?
I'll leave the non-concert related work to them and I'll stay home sleeping and playing games.
47. What's one thing you must have at a family restaurant?
The free refill station. My first drink is melon soda.
48. What's your favourite sushi ingredient?
I have many but horse mackerel.
49. What kind of ramen do you like?
Tonkotsu soy sauce or salt. Full of roasted pork fillet. Thin and hard noodles.
50. Fillet or loin?
I only order basic fillet.
51. What do you order at an izakaya?
Ginkgo nuts.
52. What is a memorable taste for you?
A red wine I drank in Germany when I went there for work. I think it was from Austria, but it was delicious.
53. What's the best accompaniment to rice?
Salted salmon roe.
54. What is the difference between "koi/love" (恋) and "ai/love" (愛)?
Koi is sparkling, but fleeting and unstable. Ai is stable and kind, like a warm light.
55. How do you say "goodnight" by message or phone?
I've got an early start tomorrow, so I think I'll go to bed, okay (laughs).
56. What nickname would you like your special someone to call you?
In Tokyo, not many people call me by my first name, so that might feel special.
57. What do you do when food you have been cooked is not good?
It's difficult to tell them so... eat it and then reduce the chance of eating at home next time.
58. Tell us about your favourite fantasy love situation!
We wouldn't know each other, but we see each other a lot, so we remember each other's faces, and I think it would be nice if we both found ourselves excited and wanting to talk to each other at the same time.
59. What would you wear on an online date?
We would meet in a game, so anything is fine (laughs).
60. What do you think is the best gift a girl can receive?
Like her favourite brand of clothes?
61. What would be a good thing for me if I went out with you?
We wouldn't see each other that much, so you can have time for yourself (laughs). That's all so we can keep our feelings for each other at a high level of passion for a long time.
62. What do you want your lover to do for you?
Cooking. But it's not compulsory.
63. What would you be happy to stand in line for an hour for?
The Tower of Terror at Tokyo DisneySea. I want to ride it no matter how long I wait.
64. What do you remember about your school entrance ceremony?
I was talking to the person who sat next to me at the entrance ceremony in high school and I surprised that we had the same birthday.
65. What is the best memory of your summer holidays?
It wasn't a summer holiday, but two years into our debut, I took a crowded train with Yamada, Nakajima, Yabu and Takaki to see the Sumida River fireworks display after work.
66. What are your memories of Sports Day?
I was at the top of the gymnastics formation when I was in the 5th grade.
67. What are your memories of Christmas?
About two years ago, Ryosuke, me and our friend said we were going to celebrate Christmas as three, but Ryosuke had to go to work and it was just the two of us. At 12 am, we opened the champagne, had Christmas songs playing on our phones, and Ryosuke rang and was like, "Can I come now?" As a result, the three of us enjoyed it together.
68. What is the most important thing in your own instruction manual?
I don't like to have my plans made in advance, so invite me out on the day before or on the day.
69. What is the instruction manual for Ryosuke?
He drinks too much and falls asleep when he's having fun.
70. What is the instruction manual for Inoo?
He doesn't dry his hair, so dry it for him.
71. What is the instruction manual for Arioka?
If he starts fiddling with his phone while you're talking, it's a sign that he's not interested. End the conversation immediately.
72. What is the instruction manual for Yaotome-san?
He loves to talk so he'll be happy to listen to him.
73. What is the instruction manual for Yabu?
He will grin and be happy if you call him an uncle.
74. What is the instruction manual for Yuto?
He sleeps with a stuffed shark, so don't take that away from him.
75. What is the instruction manual for Takaki?
He gets excited when he gets a shumai bento (T/N: Steamed meat dumplings).
76. If you were to go camping with your members, what roles would you divide up between them?
Yaotome-san, who loves camping, will give the orders and I'll assist with the shopping. We'll buy fireworks. Takaki does the driving. Yamada is responsible for the cooking, and Yutti tidies up. Arioka is the symbolic leader. Yabu looks up the maps. Inoo sets up the tent.
77. I'm number one in the group at!
Being small~~ I think I'm the smallest amongst people in debuted groups in Johnny's.
78. Whose page will you display with the Hey! Say! JUMP calendar?
Inoo’s page? Just because he's cute (laughs).
79. If you became the editor-in-chief of anan, what kind of feature would you do?
I would have Yamada, me, and Arioka have a special feature on chibis. I'll show some tips on how to be popular even if you are short.
80. Please nominate the role you would like to play in Hey! Say! JUMP class.
Health Officer. I would take people who are unwell to the infirmary.
81. Who is the most "azatoi" member?
Yaotome-san. He's an uncle, but he holds his own stuffed animal during photoshoots, and he wears overalls for his personal clothes. All I can think is that he wants to be called cute.
82. Would you roommate with a member?
Anyone would be fine, but I'd go with Inoo. He's someone who goes at my pace.
83. Who are the juniors you're interested in now?
I don't think there's anyone in particular.
84. What was the turning point in your career?
"24 Hour TV". A lot of people got to know me.
85. What do you think you've grown the most in since your debut?
I have learned to know what suits me and what doesn't, and I realised that what I like the most is music.
86. What are you particular about with your stage drink?
I'm not particularly fussy about anything, but I have water.
87. What is the most surprising thing you've seen on an uchiwa?
I haven't been surprised.
88. What was the most memorable thing Johnny-san said to you?
"YOU, if you're with Okamoto, even you'll get gloomy too". What does that mean?
89. What are some Hey! Say! JUMP songs you listen to in private?
Songs from our new album "Fab! -Music speaks-" I like many of the songs.
90. Which solo or unit song do you remember the most?
"Mystery O" which I did with Arioka. We discussed it a lot and we were able to do what we wanted to do.
91. If you could swap places for a day with someone in Johnny's, who would it be?
Raul from Snow Man, since it seems he's the exact opposite of me. I'm interested in how someone would manage to move such a big body.
92. Who will be the first guest on the TV program "Yuri's Room"?
Yamada, I think. We've known each other for a long time.
93. What was a moment when you felt the power of entertainment?
I've enjoyed every minute of working on and promoting this album, "Fab! -Music speaks-", and it has made me realise that this is what I want to do the most.
94. What would be some groundbreaking goods?
A phone. You might get a call from a member.
95. Do you have any of your own goods?
I use the blankets and I have the dolls on display.
96. Who would you like to form a limited-time unit with?
Yabu, Sakuma (Daisuke) of Snow Man and Miyata (Toshiya) of Kis-My-Ft2, and we'll perform "the anime song" with high tension.
97. What other group's song do you think "That song's not fair!" about?
"KANZAI BOYA" by Kinki Kids. It's not fair that they can release such an crazy song as a single (laughs).
98. A word to your fans!
I'm sure we'll see each other soon, so you should be prepared.
99. What is Hey! Say! JUMP's catchphrase for 2021?
We may be uncles, but we're still dancing.
100. Tell us what is good about Hey! Say! JUMP
We're a friendly group of people and I feel at home.
The moment I wake up in the morning and drinkmy protein.
2. What are some things you usually say?
"That might be true~~" I was just imitating Yuriyan Retriever's Katsuo impersonation. (T/N: Yuriyan Retriever is a Japanese comedian who is known for her monomane of Katsuo Isono, a character from Sazae-san).
3. What keyword have you been recently searching?
Types of rocks. The principal at my primary school was someone who liked rocks, and recently my friends and I were talking about it, and we were intently talking to each other about the names of rocks we could remember.
4. Where is your usual place in your home?
I lie down on my bed.
5. What are you particular about when it comes to your house?
I don't generally make a mess, so I think I'm clear. The interior design is mostly blue.
6. Which animal would you like to have?
A cat. Their name would be Inoo. Right now, I'm adoring Inoo instead.
7. Share on a scale of one to five how well you wake-up from sleep!
5. I used to not be very good at it.
8. If you were to launch a brand, what kind of brand would it be?
A religion. Chinen-ism. As long as you bow to Chinen, you'll be happy (laughs).
9. What kind of things do you usually carry with you?
Just my mobile phone and my wireless earphones and keys in something that's between a wallet and a bag.
10. What is something you can't part with? (T/N: The word here is to describe letting go of physical and mental clutter)
Jeans that Arioka gave me. I don't wear them because I can't wear them well, but I can't throw them away because they're bad.
11. What snacks would you like to have at home or in your dressing room?
I don't eat them much, but Shiruko sandwiches (T/N: A sweet that has red bean paste sandwiched between two biscuits). I ate so much of them when I was in my hometown.
12. Who or what do you fear?
Drunk people. People who can't control themselves are scary.
13. Aliens, ghosts, fortune telling... what do you believe in?
I don't believe in fortune-telling, but I do believe in aliens, and I think it would be good if there are ghosts too.
14. Who do you talk to about your problems?
I don't discuss with people. Isn't it better to decide on things on your own?
15. What would you definitely want to see at the zoo?
Monkeys. Not a Japanese monkey, but like the cute ones with round eyes.
16. How do you use your loyalty cards?
I don't have that many, but I save up to a certain amount and spend it all at once.
17. What if your child wants to be an idol?
I want them to do what they want to do.
18. If you were to make a snow globe, what would you put in it?
(Right in front of him) I want to put Arioka Daiki inside and see him hating it with a loud voice.
19. Strike a cute pose, please!
I put my thumb on one nostril and flick open the rest of my fingers.
20. What is the most common item in your photo folder?
Photos of the members. When I have nothing to do on set, I take pictures without thinking about it, but sometimes it's interesting to look back at them.
21. What would you wear to a fancy dress party?
I would dress up as a Jack-o'-lantern. I would also paint my face orange.
22. Do you have a "win or lose" item? (T/N: This is kinda difficult to put in English)
No. I'm not particular about that kind of thing since I can win anytime.
23. What's your favourite English word?
Apple.
24. Do you use reusable bags?
I don't. I'm the type to buy online.
25. What is something that will make you cry?
When I drink and talk about the group with the members, I cry. I've already experienced it twice. We got together to celebrate our 10th anniversary, we had dinner, did karaoke and talked and I cried...
26. When was the last time you had a good laugh?
Arioka and I were recording a few radio shows together, and each time we talked about drinking protein, it got funnier half way through.
27. Where would you like to have a massage?
I don't go very often, but I think my neck.
28. What has your family told you that you should follow?
I've been spoilt and free to do as I like for my life, so nothing in particular.
29. What is a mischievous story you can barely tell?
When my friend was away for a moment, I put peanuts in his drink. When he came back, he was like, "Whoa!" (laughs).
30. Who is the strongest star to you?
Cristiano Ronaldo. He is both, a soccer superstar and a brilliant star who transcends boundaries.
31. What were your treasured items as a child?
My sister and I were each given one of these flimsy bear dolls when we were in about kindergarten or first grade. We named them Calimero and Malimero and carried them around the house in a basket.
32. What was a favourite past obsession that might be surprising?
When I was in high school, I was obsessed with hanging out with my friends around the city and appreciating the shops we found on our own.
33. Tell us about your most popular story!
I tend to be liked by uncles I meet in shops and things.
34. What is something in your dark past that you want to rewrite?
It's not a dark past, but I'm not good at acting at all, so I'm ashamed of the movies and dramas I've performed in.
35. Can you make a syllabary composition with your name?
ゆっくり。うしろをりストラしていくよ
[Yu]kkuri. [U]shiro wo [Ri]sutorashiteikuyo.
I'm going to slowly reduce those behind me.
I'm going to reduce everyone who stands behind me (laughs).
(T/N: This word means downsize/layoff, I did my best)
36. What is your favourite character in your name?
The Yu (侑) or the ri (李). If I had to pick, it'd be 侑.
37. What would you put on your business card?
Vermont Curry.
38. How would you describe your smell?
Smelly... that's the kind of character I'm going for. I do wear a bit of cologne when I leave the house though.
39. Compliment yourself!
You reply to messages fast~ Great work~
40. Shout at yourself!
You bought a computer, now go play more games!
41. Which body part are you most proud of?
My dry lips.
42. What would you like to learn?
I want to learn the art of DJing.
43. What are you passionate about outside of work at the moment?
Body building. I've been doing nothing physically since I was 20, but it feels good to start.
44. You won the lottery! How much did you win? And how will you spend it?
If I win 1 billion and buy a house worth about 300 million, I'll invest the rest.
45. If you could have a holiday home, what kind would it be?
One with a swimming pool in Miami.
46. If you made a robot copy of yourself, what would you do with it?
I'll leave the non-concert related work to them and I'll stay home sleeping and playing games.
47. What's one thing you must have at a family restaurant?
The free refill station. My first drink is melon soda.
48. What's your favourite sushi ingredient?
I have many but horse mackerel.
49. What kind of ramen do you like?
Tonkotsu soy sauce or salt. Full of roasted pork fillet. Thin and hard noodles.
50. Fillet or loin?
I only order basic fillet.
51. What do you order at an izakaya?
Ginkgo nuts.
52. What is a memorable taste for you?
A red wine I drank in Germany when I went there for work. I think it was from Austria, but it was delicious.
53. What's the best accompaniment to rice?
Salted salmon roe.
54. What is the difference between "koi/love" (恋) and "ai/love" (愛)?
Koi is sparkling, but fleeting and unstable. Ai is stable and kind, like a warm light.
55. How do you say "goodnight" by message or phone?
I've got an early start tomorrow, so I think I'll go to bed, okay (laughs).
56. What nickname would you like your special someone to call you?
In Tokyo, not many people call me by my first name, so that might feel special.
57. What do you do when food you have been cooked is not good?
It's difficult to tell them so... eat it and then reduce the chance of eating at home next time.
58. Tell us about your favourite fantasy love situation!
We wouldn't know each other, but we see each other a lot, so we remember each other's faces, and I think it would be nice if we both found ourselves excited and wanting to talk to each other at the same time.
59. What would you wear on an online date?
We would meet in a game, so anything is fine (laughs).
60. What do you think is the best gift a girl can receive?
Like her favourite brand of clothes?
61. What would be a good thing for me if I went out with you?
We wouldn't see each other that much, so you can have time for yourself (laughs). That's all so we can keep our feelings for each other at a high level of passion for a long time.
62. What do you want your lover to do for you?
Cooking. But it's not compulsory.
63. What would you be happy to stand in line for an hour for?
The Tower of Terror at Tokyo DisneySea. I want to ride it no matter how long I wait.
64. What do you remember about your school entrance ceremony?
I was talking to the person who sat next to me at the entrance ceremony in high school and I surprised that we had the same birthday.
65. What is the best memory of your summer holidays?
It wasn't a summer holiday, but two years into our debut, I took a crowded train with Yamada, Nakajima, Yabu and Takaki to see the Sumida River fireworks display after work.
66. What are your memories of Sports Day?
I was at the top of the gymnastics formation when I was in the 5th grade.
67. What are your memories of Christmas?
About two years ago, Ryosuke, me and our friend said we were going to celebrate Christmas as three, but Ryosuke had to go to work and it was just the two of us. At 12 am, we opened the champagne, had Christmas songs playing on our phones, and Ryosuke rang and was like, "Can I come now?" As a result, the three of us enjoyed it together.
68. What is the most important thing in your own instruction manual?
I don't like to have my plans made in advance, so invite me out on the day before or on the day.
69. What is the instruction manual for Ryosuke?
He drinks too much and falls asleep when he's having fun.
70. What is the instruction manual for Inoo?
He doesn't dry his hair, so dry it for him.
71. What is the instruction manual for Arioka?
If he starts fiddling with his phone while you're talking, it's a sign that he's not interested. End the conversation immediately.
72. What is the instruction manual for Yaotome-san?
He loves to talk so he'll be happy to listen to him.
73. What is the instruction manual for Yabu?
He will grin and be happy if you call him an uncle.
74. What is the instruction manual for Yuto?
He sleeps with a stuffed shark, so don't take that away from him.
75. What is the instruction manual for Takaki?
He gets excited when he gets a shumai bento (T/N: Steamed meat dumplings).
76. If you were to go camping with your members, what roles would you divide up between them?
Yaotome-san, who loves camping, will give the orders and I'll assist with the shopping. We'll buy fireworks. Takaki does the driving. Yamada is responsible for the cooking, and Yutti tidies up. Arioka is the symbolic leader. Yabu looks up the maps. Inoo sets up the tent.
77. I'm number one in the group at!
Being small~~ I think I'm the smallest amongst people in debuted groups in Johnny's.
78. Whose page will you display with the Hey! Say! JUMP calendar?
Inoo’s page? Just because he's cute (laughs).
79. If you became the editor-in-chief of anan, what kind of feature would you do?
I would have Yamada, me, and Arioka have a special feature on chibis. I'll show some tips on how to be popular even if you are short.
80. Please nominate the role you would like to play in Hey! Say! JUMP class.
Health Officer. I would take people who are unwell to the infirmary.
81. Who is the most "azatoi" member?
Yaotome-san. He's an uncle, but he holds his own stuffed animal during photoshoots, and he wears overalls for his personal clothes. All I can think is that he wants to be called cute.
82. Would you roommate with a member?
Anyone would be fine, but I'd go with Inoo. He's someone who goes at my pace.
83. Who are the juniors you're interested in now?
I don't think there's anyone in particular.
84. What was the turning point in your career?
"24 Hour TV". A lot of people got to know me.
85. What do you think you've grown the most in since your debut?
I have learned to know what suits me and what doesn't, and I realised that what I like the most is music.
86. What are you particular about with your stage drink?
I'm not particularly fussy about anything, but I have water.
87. What is the most surprising thing you've seen on an uchiwa?
I haven't been surprised.
88. What was the most memorable thing Johnny-san said to you?
"YOU, if you're with Okamoto, even you'll get gloomy too". What does that mean?
89. What are some Hey! Say! JUMP songs you listen to in private?
Songs from our new album "Fab! -Music speaks-" I like many of the songs.
90. Which solo or unit song do you remember the most?
"Mystery O" which I did with Arioka. We discussed it a lot and we were able to do what we wanted to do.
91. If you could swap places for a day with someone in Johnny's, who would it be?
Raul from Snow Man, since it seems he's the exact opposite of me. I'm interested in how someone would manage to move such a big body.
92. Who will be the first guest on the TV program "Yuri's Room"?
Yamada, I think. We've known each other for a long time.
93. What was a moment when you felt the power of entertainment?
I've enjoyed every minute of working on and promoting this album, "Fab! -Music speaks-", and it has made me realise that this is what I want to do the most.
94. What would be some groundbreaking goods?
A phone. You might get a call from a member.
95. Do you have any of your own goods?
I use the blankets and I have the dolls on display.
96. Who would you like to form a limited-time unit with?
Yabu, Sakuma (Daisuke) of Snow Man and Miyata (Toshiya) of Kis-My-Ft2, and we'll perform "the anime song" with high tension.
97. What other group's song do you think "That song's not fair!" about?
"KANZAI BOYA" by Kinki Kids. It's not fair that they can release such an crazy song as a single (laughs).
98. A word to your fans!
I'm sure we'll see each other soon, so you should be prepared.
99. What is Hey! Say! JUMP's catchphrase for 2021?
We may be uncles, but we're still dancing.
100. Tell us what is good about Hey! Say! JUMP
We're a friendly group of people and I feel at home.