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OWV’s Urano Shuta-kun “Actually my self confidence is low…” What is his secret to maintain his positivity?

The popular boy group OWV released their 7th single “Let Go” under the concept of “holding close” on 2nd November. We based the interview on the keyword “self affirmation” based on one of the coupling songs, “Gonna Getcha”, a cheer song for people who want to raise their self confidence. The second member to appear is Urano Shuta-kun who leads OWV with his high tone voice and variety skills!

SHUTA URANO
Born 17th June 1997. 25 years old and from the prefecture of Kanagawa. He is the main vocalist with a broad and extended high tone voice. He is the mood maker of the group whose variety skills become more and more polished over the years.

Is Urano-kun's self confidence high? Or low?

The keyword, the JJ generation is curious about, is “self confidence”. Is your self confidence high, Urano-kun? Or is it low?
In the past I really didn’t have any and each time I looked into the mirror, I thought about nothing but negative things. But my family advised me that since I am someone who is aiming for the entertainment industry I have to set an example for others. Since then, I have tried to keep my self confidence high.

How were you able to raise your self confidence?
For example, I compare old pictures of the time when I had no self confidence with cool pictures from now and try to think “I became so cool~”. Furthermore, I started to accept compliments openly. Through these efforts, I maintain a sense of self-confidence, so that i don’t fall into some slump anymore.

When you can’t raise your self confidence… The mental management advice in the Urano-kun style!

When your self confidence drops more than necessary, how do you gain it back?
I kind of have a better ability to cope with stress than others. Some time ago, when I had my blood pressure and other things checked at the doctor, it was discovered that only my blood pressure was extremely high. Maybe that’s because I naturally don’t get stressed out, so when I fail or feel down, it’s only for that moment. That’s also why I don’t remember how to cope with a drop in self confidence. Maybe also because I try to look at things in the long run. If I look at it in the long run, it ends up being “Oh, I was struggling with this 3 years ago.”

Do you have any advice to readers who struggle with raising their self confidence?
To think long term. My life in the entertainment industry has been long already. I used to struggle, thinking “I can’t join a group like this.” or “I need more individuality”. I worked hard on juggling everything, trying to learn special skills no one else had. But now I’m in this group and I feel my character is loved for what it is. So, I want you to think long term, don’t rush, and live your life imagining yourself smiling in the future!

Urano-kun is “genius vocalist belonging to Yoshimoto”!? Checking OWV’s characters one more time!

You have appeared in JJ several times since your debut, but let’s check on OWV’s characters one more time! Is it correct to say that Honda Kosuke-kun is “The Aniki and leader who is full of chivalry”?
Yes, it is. He praises us when he should and points out when we do something wrong. I feel he is THE leader! Well, there is also the side of him that when he gets some laughs from a joke, he will repeat it until it’s not funny anymore. He is a greedy guy.

Sano Fumiya-kun was “a charismatic dancer”.
He got charisma and he is good at dancing!

Does Sano-kun have an unexpected side?
He seems cool, but behind the scenes he is naive. We have the same sense of humor, so we laugh about the same silly things.

Do you think “genius vocalist belonging to Yoshimoto” fits to you?
Why I am the only one who got “belonging to Yoshimoto” added? (Laughs) But I will accept it. It means I am a dual talent, right? This makes me happy. But “genius” is a bit too much, so I am kind of intimidated by this.

And Nakagawa-kun was “In charge of the visuals and the rapper”?
This fits. He used to be just simply cool, but lately he talks the most and is the craziest member (laughs). If you watch the videos of us when we are just relaxed and other content on YouTube, you will know what I mean!

The attention worthy point of the 7th single “‘Let Go” is?

Lastly, please give a message to the JJ readers in connection to your recommended point of the 7th single!
As the title track is a ballad again, I went into the recording with the feeling that I, as the vocalist, have to take charge of this song, too. In the title track “Let Go”, there is the phrase “I don’t want you to laugh in someone else’s arms”, and I think such a scene comes into one’s mind easily. I thought these lyrics would easily reach the hearts of the listeners, so I sang it with all my feelings and this image floating in my mind. Please listen to it!