[Interview] Yuki Furukawa Weibo Interviewed English Translation Part 4

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Part 4. Private Chapter: Original Furukawa Yuki, 99% Kind-hearted Man

(TL note: The real word is not “kind-hearted man”, it’s “warm man”, but the meaning is a man that has a kind heart, so kind-hearted man it is.)



“Macho”, “Cold man”…… These words are not quite detached, to define Furukawa privately, using “99% kind-hearted man” word is more appropriate, the remaining 1%, is a prominent family background, education and wisdom that can’t be covered by a look of elegance, cool temperament. After relatively serious talking about “Itazura na Kiss" bits of drama shooting and debut process, thought about acting, Furukawa shared about his OFF TIME (outside of work) with us, as well as unique casual discussion about love. Which we can also get a glimpse about 10 years experience living abroad, that have subtle influence on Furukawa. Although Furukawa repeatedly emphasized that he and Naoki are very different, but this independent ideas and thinking, can be said is a common point between the two.

"Itazura na Kiss” main theme is first love, could you share your own first love story with us?
First love…… First love…… (Look up, looks like thinking about memories), how should I define first love? Probably at my middle school days then! When I was a seventh grader, (there’s) a classmate of mine, a mixed race girl, she is very popular in the class. There’s no story about me and her (showing a very regretful expression).

Unrequited love? You didn’t confess to her?
Could say it like that. She is mixed, in the midway she quit school and go to America. So I and her have no choice (TL note: chance) to have development.

If yourself encounter a “straight-ball girls” (frank girls) like Kotoko, how will you respond?
If myself get a confession from such frank girl, frankly, I would be very happy.

Happy, after that? What action that Furukawa-san will take? Will it be like Naoki (initially), take rejecting attitude?
(immediately say) I won’t, I will certainly accept it.

Strong girls and considerate girls, which type that you prefer?
Both types are OK. (Reporter: If you really must choose?) Um…… Very hard to choose. As long as they’re be theirself, it’s okay. If occasionally overbearing, it’s also very cute, if occasionally gentle, I’ll also like it. Girls type that I like, no special criteria of what it must be.

In the drama, you play role of a boy that fall in love, if Furukawa-san fall in love in the real life, what will be your move? Or what kind of relationship that you want to build?
I myself will accordingly (respect) adjusting with other party. For example, she wants me to do something, I will do so. It’s really hard to say, it depends on what kind of person she is, a different person (TL note: if the personality is different), my way to get along also will be different. However, overall, I will do things that my girlfriend want me to do.

Also can be said that when you’re in a relationship, will you be in a lead position or can also get lead (by the girlfriend), which one?
Be the lead or not, I hope when dealing with my girlfriend, we each other can show other our reckless side, if only one person become the lead, such a relationship can be very tiring, so for me, get spoiled with each other, depend on each other, is the ideal love.

So to say, you don’t have ideal type of girl?
I have! The girls’ mental (mental age) older than me, mentally older than me. Regardless her actual age is 10 years younger, or 10 years older, I don’t mind. Girl that has a unique temperament, will be very appealing to me.

(TL note: Yuki, are you refering to Honoka? LOL)

Do you believe in love at the first sight?
(very straightforwardly) I don’t believe it! If just looking at the appearance, we couldn’t fall in love with that person. Must get along first, will only confirm that you like that person.

How is (your) ideal date?
I have many interests and hobbies, I hope my interest and my girlfriend’s are different. If this kind of date, I could tell her about my interest, she also can tell me things she interested in. If it’s like this, I could learn (until I can) my girlfriend’s hobbies, knowledges or something, and increased (my interests). If going out to play together, for example, today we could doing things that has my interest and the like, and I could make “date plan” with her (worth to be called a “science man”, even at dating also could formulating a plan). Overall, my ideal date is dating with a girl that don’t have the same interest as me, go and do her favorite things. For example, if she likes shopping, then I’ll accompany her to go shopping.

Herbivorous or carnivorous in dating. Which type you belong to?
(TL note: See this for the explanation, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbivore_men)

No, toward dating, toward myself and my girlfriend, they’re not particularly defined. All can be changed according to each other.

If the other party is the first one mention about break up, will you retain?
Um…… I will follow her intention, I won’t retain. Most boys are like this, I think (laughs). Girls won’t be willing (will attempting to retain), but most boys don’t.

When you hope to get married?
Overall, I hope get married earlier. Because I want to have a child quickly, I love children. Instead of saying I want to get married, I rather want to have children.

Chinese audiences are concerned, could yourself accept a different-country relationship?
Yes, I don’t mind (if) the other party is a foreigner.

Usually, what things that you’ll always carry?
Earphones. (When I) focus on remembering lines, I would use earphones to isolate myself with outside (murmuring). I also can listen to some dance music, if I’m going out, then I could wear glassess and hat.

How you spend your OFF (rest) time?
I often go to “Cat Cafe” (Cafe/coffee shop that has pets/cats to view and play for). (Reporter: By yourself?) Right, actually many boys go by themself. I don’t have a cat, so there I can enjoy my time with the cats.

If you get reborn, what you want to change to?
(not hesitating even the slightest) Furukawa Yuki, now just like this is very fine.

If you go to an unhabitated island by yourself, and must bring 3 things, what would you bring?
The first is the bed. I’m a person that very care about bed, so in the plane, or staying in a hotel, it’s very difficult to have a good sleep. So I would bring my own bed. Next is 100% pure fruit juice, I’m thinking to drink while watching the scenery (“Naoki’s soul"——a gentleman, elegant side of life unseenly infiltrating). The last one…… a cat (can or can’t)? (Reporter: Can.) By myself is too lonely, if together with cat, then it won’t be so lonely.

If now you see a shooting star, that can grant you one wish, what wish you want to be granted?
Requesting, Please shoot "Itazura na Kiss”’s sequel!





Finally, done~~!! Banzai~~!! (\^0^/) Sorry for my lacking ability, hope with this, other fans of Yuki can see Yuki’s other side too. ^^ And, yes, Yuki, yes, please shoot a sequel!

Bonus Photo from Sohu (there’s none yesterday, don’t know why it’s come out today~)





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[Interview] Yuki Furukawa Weibo Interviewed English Translation Part 3

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Part 3, enjoy~



Part 3. First time disclosure (about) Entry Experince, before, Family oppose (Him) becoming an Actor



During interview, (this is) the first time Furukawa disclosed details about (his) entry process (to entertainment sector). Surprisingly, (he said) became an actor is the most fun things, he express (it’s) “to repay the kindness of (my) parents”, every time he launched a new drama, his parents will be very happy. Under the gorgeous appearance, (he) still has a simple filial heart.

We all know that through chosen as Keio University’s “Mr. Campus” (Japanese universities election for the most handsome man) opportunity, you enter entertainment sector, could you give us the details since when you wanted to become an actor?
At that time I’m studying Science and Technology at Keio University. But in the three years span from first years till third years , I haven’t found things that I really want to do. You know, in Japan, the third years must enter “job hunting” (finding job war), during this time I received an invitation to participate in “Mr. Campus” election, that time I just want to challenge new things, so I participated, and in the end I get my victory. Three years in university, I continously doing dance, besides dance, I also must do other things so I can do job hunting. “Mr. Campus”, initially, barely a challenge for me. In 2010 (the following year after the Mr. Keio election), happens to be currently Horipro 50th anniversary, as part of the commemoration, they hold an audition for new talents. Participants including every university “Mr. Campus” and amateur (public), I also received the invitation, in the Horipro’s audition process, it's the first time I savor the feeling that become an actor is a very interesting things, I suffer a shock (that not small). This is the first time in my life that I found things that I truly want to work hard for. After that I decide to stop job hunting activities, actually at that time I also partake at graduate school exam, moreover I get accepted, at the same time giving up chances on advancing my studies, I work hard toward (becoming) an actor. To sum it up, first time be in touch with acting is when I auditioning for Horipro, and I had a strong interest (in acting).

What role you play when auditioning?
Friendship story. At that time everybody that participating have zero experience in acting, we training (acting) together for about 2 months, at the end of final we deliver our practice content (divided into small groups, each group prepare a short drama, then perform at final, the performance ranking will be decided through our acting). At this process, I feel the pleasure of acting: When performing in front of people, I liberating (TL note: showing) my other self. In each different roles there’s different side of myself that can be found, isn’t it a very interesting thing? That’s the first time in my life that I savor the joy of an actor. However, at Horipro audition, I got an examiner Special Award, not the Highest Award.

Um, I also heard because that time you didn’t get the Highest Award, you’re not very happy?
Not so much unhappy as it (this kind of unhappiness) is a reality (entertainment sector’s brutal competition) of the decision. That time participants that enter final selection only 10 people, besides this 10 people, at the same period there are still many new people (being prepared or already sign with the firm), if you’re not first (don’t get the Highest Award), that imply that your strength is not enough to compete with so many people, so the idea is the firm refused to sign you. But, this is truly things that I myself want to do, if I really give up, I probably will regret it for the rest of my life, despite getting “runner-up” (refer to Special Award), but I finally decided to working hard and give it a try. After Horipro’s audition, I really give up the opportunity on going to graduate school.

Your family really opposed (you) entering this line (of work), right?
Right. Their consideration is: Since I attend Science and Technology of Keio University, there is no need to be an actor (both career is completely different). But compared to oppose me, they’re more worried about me. Although initially they opposed me, but after seeing my act in the movie, they gradually change from the opposition’s stance and assist me. Works where I appeared, is a sense of “filial piety” (repay parent’s kindness). (When) they see me play drama, they’re very happy.

Are your parents now watching “Itazura na Kiss”? How they evaluate your performance?
En, they’re watching. Especially my mom, very happy!!! After watching it live, they still record it to watch it repeatedly. My family said this drama is very interesting.

Entering entertainment sector so far, the most fun things that you feel is?
(without hesitation) The most happiness is I can repay my parent’s kindness.

What role that you want to challenge in the future?
I have some special skills, I can speak English, good at dance and so on. If English, I already act in this year drama (“ANJIN~English Samurai”, most dialogue in English). And roled that I haven’t play yet is a dancer. And I really like to play mahjong. If I can show these special skills in the works/drama, it should have a good results.

You’re now a popular outbreak in China, is there any Chinese actors that you want to work with?
Um, I don’t really know Chinese drama. But I like Mr. Chen Long (TL note: Jackie Chan) very much, (if) I have an opportunity to meet him then I will!

Also in other words an action movie, you won’t resist (it)?
I almost don’t have any experience shooting an action movie, to be honest, I have no confidence.

If you’re good at dancing, action scenes shouldn’t trouble you.
Um…… En, in fact, not only an action movie, I also want to participate in Chinese works’ shooting, although now I can’t speak Chinese. If there’s a chance, I would like to play a role of Japanese people in Chinese works and the like.

Rumors said, you already received invitation to starred in Chinese movies, TV series, is this true?
Not yet. I look forward to this (kind of) opportunity.


Finally, part 3 is done~ >.<

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[Interview] Yuki Furukawa Weibo Interviewed English Translation Part 2

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Part 2. “My impression toward Naoki and Kotoko’s First Kiss scene is very Deep”



Speaking about female lead, Miki Honoka, that 10 years younger than himself, Furukawa shows his brotherly love in general tone, occasionally he laugh and speak resembling Naoki, and playing pranks with her.

How is your first impression toward female lead, Miki Honoka? Could you tell us how it feels to work with her?
First time I saw her, she’s giving a very energetic, powerful impression of a girl. She possess a side that very similiar with “Kotoko”, at that time I was just thinking “if I act with her as drama partner, it will be fine (easier to get into the role)”. Overall, (she) is a very good girl. In the filming set, she talk more than I do, we ourselves also have pretty many exchange (TL note: communication), (our relationship) is a relationship between good friends.

During filming, could you share with us interesting things that happen between you two? It could be about role's communication, it also could be about private interaction and the likes.
Um, sometimes I can intentionally “create difficulties” for her (playing pranks). Before, our crew go together to eat roasted meat, because of Miki-san’s shooting schedule, she can’t come. Later when meeting her, I intentionally take out the picture of us dining together before to let her see it, she shouted with anger: “you’re very bad”…… this little jokes and the likes.

Kiss scene in this drama is a very important point, when shooting, what’s the thing that you pay attention the most?
When shooting two persons first time kiss scene, because Miki-san’s age relatively young, so she was very nervous. I’m older, so at the kiss scene I have responsibility to guide her role: Although I’m also nervous, but I told myself to show my adult (mature) side, with such mind I acted that scene.

Kiss scene that you yourself most impressed with is?
Now there’s no public kiss scene, and each kisses of this comic are very classic. However, my impression toward Naoki and Kotoko’s first kiss scene is very deep.

One is the 100% perfect boy outside inside, but the other one is average, a bit stupid girl. In your opinion, what is the reason that Naoki attracted to Kotoko?
I think it’s Kotoko’s efforts, (if you) read the original work, it would be seen clearly how hard-working Kotoko is. Regardless of what happens, even knowing herself is not competent, (she) will likely work hard with every efforts that she have, Naoki feel moved (by this).

The most attractive part about Kotoko that yourself attracted to is?
Um, instead of saying “efforts”, it should be said that her “desperate” side (faith to work hard in every things she do) is very appealing to me.

Has Naoki and Kotoko rain kiss scene (that show they) clearly like each other already been shot? Chinese audiences are really looking forward to this classic kiss.
Un, just finished it up 2 days ago. The shoot is quite not easy, because it is in the rain, not a made-up rain, (but) is really a rainy day, it took several hours to take satisfactory results for the director. This one scene is a very important one, I haven’t seen yet how is the complete image (TL note: scene), but I think (the shoot) looks good. (I’m) also looking forward to audiences reaction.

This two people also make people care about their future development, would this drama shoot their married life?
Haha, allow me to keep secret temporarily, we will know when time come.

Yukiiiii~~~ LOL

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[Interview] Yuki Furukawa Weibo Interviewed English Translation

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The bold one is Yuki.


(From Japanese) Today’s interview day! And today, 16.00 Japan time, I’ll do Weibo Interview!!



Furukawa Yuki Weibo Interview #古川雄輝微访谈#

“Itazura na Kiss” main lead Furukawa Yuki “My Weibo Interview” begin! Today I will chat with you all in weibo, interview time is 15.00-16.00, hurry and ask!

What’s up next for you? Do you have any projects such as film after finishing the shoot of Love in Tokyo. Welcome to China!! On purpose Unpurpose (#Edit 2: That’s how Yuki’s Chinese fans called themself) (*^ ^*)
Next project is “Kiyoku Yawaku”, premiere at Japan on 26th October

Oniichan, kochi kochi! Why are you always taking a photo reflecting from a mirror? Don’t you think photograph from the front is more random?
Because if I can’t see myself when taking a photo is quite hard ^^

(From Japanese) Yuki-kun, ItaKiss’ shoot almost end, what scene that impress you the most? What line that you like the most? I like “Serves you right” the most
Me too, “Serves you right” scene very impress me, because (I’m) very nervous

Which perfume that you preferred? Why do you want to collect Bulgari perfume?
The first one that (I) buy is Bulgari, after that I start to collect (them), now (I) already collect all of them

What’s your favorite food? *slurp emoticon 3x*
Meat!!

If you have free time, can you look at Chinese Weibo fans comments?
Of course I’m already looking……

Do you feel as an actor is very interesting? Would it particularly hard?
Although (I have) many happiness (now), but to reach there must experience a hard process

Is there any thought advancing to China?
If there’s a chance, I want to

Get a mahjong present, what’s your feeling?!
Play it immediately (laugh)

Furukawa-kun, hurry come to Wanli~ Yesterday’s Itazura na Kiss crank me up. Recently this time can you relax for a while?
The shoot haven’t end yet. There’s still one more day

In the drama shooting with ten-years younger Honoka Miki, will it be very akward? =￣ω￣= Seeking reply
(I’m) not feeling there will be a distance. Shooting period also not (feeling) akward, quite happy

(From Japanese) Is your cold already better?
When shooting (I got) a cold once, but now already no problem

(From Japanese) During Weibo Interview!



Thought that you don’t understand Chinese, specialize in English, but in the end you replied all in Chinese. Then, what you think your shortcoming is,,
Can’t really eat vegetables

(From Japanese) Irie-kun is a very well made character, do Furukawa-san yourself have many part that is similiar, do you have a hard time at making a reverse role?
Everyone’s expectation in Naoki is very high, to meet up that level, I work hard everyday, that time is a bit hard

Do you still do breaking dance now?
(I’m) finding time to dance (laugh)

Among all the roles you’ve played, which one do you prefer the most?
Of course it’s Irie Naoki

Hello, Yuki, in the real life, can you like a girl like Kotoko?
(I) quite like it, also I can quite care (for her)

(From Japanese) Yuki, do you like Chinese food?
(I) like it very much, especially Sweet and Sour Pork

Lost for words = =. In the rest time what you like to do? Play mahjong 罒▽罒?
(Enjoying) Luwak Coffee (#Edit 1: Sorry, this one is wrong, because the answer is so short, misunderstanding) Go to the Cat Coffee Shop (Coffee shop that has cats or pets)

Now there is said that your relationship with Miki-chan is not bad! After working together, in your opinion what kind of girl is she?
Very similiar with Kotoko. (I) feel that she’s full of energy

Which actors you want to play with the most?
Watanabe Ken-san

Do you have any Valentine’s Day memories?
When I was a student I haven’t received chocolate, and I’m not good with chocolate

Do you know much about China? Have you ever been to China before? If you come to China, where do you want to go the most?
I never been to China, but I have Chinese friends. Place that I want to go is Shanghai



Furukawa-kun, what type of girl that you like?
(Girl that) more mature than me, and has their own characteristics

Onii-chan~~~ If there’s a big pressure, what method you use to relax?? thank you~~~
Watching comedy program

Hello, Yuki, what plan that you have after finished shooting ItaKiss? Continue shoot another drama or have a good rest?
Next (I’m) shooting another drama

Furukawa-kun, what meat you like to eat the most??? I also love to eat meat… We can eat them together!!!
I like to eat roasted meat

Warm man, look here, look here ←_←←_← For tomorrow Chinese College English Student exam candidate, please a sentence of support
Good luck for the exam!

Onii-chan~ I see in your weibo many fans give you presents, which one you like the most?
Clothes and hats. Because (I) like clothes very much, (I) often go shopping (for clothes)

Do you like cooking? Aren’t you similiar with Irie Naoki~ Everything are going very well
(I) really like cooking, of course (I) also like eating

Onii-chan, do you keep a pet!!! Look at me, look at me!!!
No. Although want to keep one……

What music you like to listen to? (≧∇≦) I’ll come join the fun, though my character ought not to take out myself, (I’ll) still try it
Dance music

Furukawa-kun. Your interpretation in Tomio character is very good, what’s your thought about this character.
The special make-up used a lot blood, (I) feel that’s very difficult

Flower boy, flower boy, do you really like Van Gogh >3
So, so

Aaaaaaaa,,, Onii-chan, look here!!! Do you like read book? At this time what book you like the most?? Please for once let me broke my character!!
Read comics, also like read books

(Please) recommend a book to me~ Onii-chan~ Seek reply~
If a comic, “Shingeki no Kyojin”

Do you like play video (game)?
(I) like (play) game

Do you afraid when you perform Goosebumps???
Absolutely not

Irie-kun, what snacks you like the most?! Reply me, reply me!
Seaweed salted potato chips

I’m keeping gold fish, excuse me, do you like gold fish! Do you like fishing? (If you) have free time let’s go fishing together, hahaha!
Never go fishing, but (I) want to do it

What game (you like), LOL
I can play all the game on PS3. RPG game, etc

Before acting, have you seen the Taiwan version?
Nope

Yuki-kun, do you have an English novel or movie that you especially like, (please) recommend it （☆_☆）
Inception, I can’t choose any novel

Are you good at drinking, what liquor you like the most!!!! Onii-chan, onii-chan, onii-chan, reply me, reply me!!!
Not good at drinking. Compared to drinking, I prefer drink fruit juice. Moreover, (if) 100% fruit juice (I’ll be) very happy

Furukawa-kun, though (you’re on) the basketball team, but do you like play soccer?
I’ll watch World Cup, but I prefer basketball

(You) like girl with straight hair or curly hair~
(I) like straight hair. As long as (the hair) suit that person, (I’ll) like (it)

Yuki, hello, can you cook by yourself, then what dish that you’re good at making?
Fried noodles

Haw, at this time character or whatever that you really need, Furukawa-kun, what plant that you like? Do you keep flower?
There’s ornamental plants at home

Have collect all of the Chinese city Starbuck’s cups~~~ Yuki, look here~~~
Though I don’t know if I already collect all or not, but I receive so many (cups)

Yuki-san, when high school what subject that you’re good at!??? 〒_〒
Mathematics

If you have little sister like Kotoko, will you love her dearly?
Probably (I) will (love her) very dearly

Here!! Do Yuki yourself and Naoki-kun have similiarities, like characters, hobbies, or others?
When I was in high school there is time that I got pulled, at that time maybe (I was) quite similiar. Others part that's similiar too are my self good at English and cooking.

The ending is near. If there’s a season 2 of Itazura na Kiss, will you join? Look here, look here
If there’s (season 2), Me myself still want to try

Today I got home really bad -_- Yuki, is there main role from anime that you want to act? What kind of movie, TV show that you like? Which movie director that you want work with the most?
Main role of Steins Gate, Christopher Nolan

If (I) go to Japan, please recommend a place (to play)!
Shibuya, Tokyo, Me also often go there (to play)

Weibo Interview is almost finish… Contact with such close distance with Chinese fans, what’s your impression? What’s your impressions toward Chinese fans?
I never go (to China), but receiving everybody’s support, thank you very much everybody! Today’s also very happy!!

(From Japanese) Today’s interview, thank you for so many questions!




Source from Furukawa Yuki Official Weibo

English translation by Jun from mainichinohanashi.tumblr.com