OWV's Honda Kouke and Nakagawa Katsunari. They talk about the surprising true face of the other member?
b>Q1: Since debuting on September 30 last year with the single “UBA UBA”, what left an impression on you or what kind of change did you feel? Kosuke: We collaborated with Tower Records and they displayed panels and in the CD shops our posters hung. When my friends from school days or my siblings saw that, they sent me pictures saying “Kosuke is here!”. (Then) I’ve realised that “ah, I really debuted.” Katsunari: Since I was a student, I went to the lives of my favourite artists and idol groups and often bought their goods. Seeing those increasing in my room made me happy. That OWV goods are made, too, and that I could give them to my parents, moved me deeply. Kosuke: When my older sister sent me a video of my nephew dancing to OWV’s songs, I was also very happy. But he can’t speak yet, so he couldn’t sing it at all. Katsunari: That’s so cute! -laughs- Kosuke: That video was adorable so I want to continue to work hard in the future.
Q2: The creative concept of your 2nd single “Ready Set Go” is “Sexiness/Romance”. What kind of dance performance will you show with this work? Kosuke: This time, the dance is really powerful.The choreography was made by the Korean dance team LOOK who also did choreographies for various K-POP artists, but we are the first japanese artist who got a choreography from them. Katsunari: It’s a big honour. I think the “LOOK style” really has an effect. Kosuke: We worked hard on singing of course too, but we put an effort into the dancing, too, so I hope you pay attention to this. Katsunari: We worked quite hard on it. Please watch the MV also on Youtube!
Q3: What is OWV’s future goal or dream? Katsunari: Since debuting, we weren’t able to meet the fans directly, so our immediate goal is to showcase our live performances in front of our fans as soon as possible. Kosuke: Last year was our debut year, so I want this year to become the year when we make rapid progress. Because our goal is to have a live at the Budokan, I want to make 2021 a year when we make steps towards this. In addition, we also have the goal to place first in the Oricon charts and on Billboard, so I want to work progressively in various ways!
Q4: What kind of activities do you want to try to challenge individually? Katsunari: Because I’m interested in fashion, I want to appear in fashion magazines or shows as a model. Kosuke: I want to appear in variety shows and be recognised by a lot of people. However, other than that, I think I want to familiarize myself even more with being OWV’s leader. Katsunari: Oh~ That’s good. Kosuke: There is the feeling that I want to be someone who is seen as “unmistakably a leader”.
Q5: Please tell us your favourite food. Katsunari: It hasn’t changed since I was a middle school student, but it’s Sushi. My favourite topping are blood clams, cockles… and well all types of clams. I really like that chewy texture while eating. I also like the chewiness of the elasticity of sea ears. Kosuke: I like Natto, cucumber and umeboshi (pickled dried plum) Katsunari: Ah~ true, you like that -laughs- Kosuke: Natto is my favourite food and I always have it in my refrigerator. It’s the best to eat it on top of freshly cooked white rice, but sometimes I eat it alone.
Q6: Please tell us about each other’s true natures. Kosuke: Katsu often watches the members and tells me when there is something. I think he does that well, but from time to time he becomes absentminded and there is something cute about him -laughs- Katsunari: -laughs- Because personally I want to give my best in the position of the unsung hero. Kosuke: You want to give your best? -laughs- Katsunari: Yes, I’m aiming for this! Kosuke: But, Katsu always supports me a lot. Katsunari: Let’s see~, the leader is… Kosuke: Someone who does his work earnestly and a good guy~ Nakagawa: You said that yourself!? -laughs- He is someone who has a male presence, but surprisingly he is the most playful one in the group. He has a side that he loves toys and he hasn’t forgotten his inner child which is something really good in my opinion. Kosuke: Something like figures or Gundam plastic models? Katsunari: Yes this and also you like chocolate. Kosuke: Because I like chocolate, I pretty much buy it every day. Katsunari: I think after all you have the biggest gap (among us).
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