Hi everyone, on the occasion of K’s upcoming birthday, besides the event I have posted, I also do some charities on behalf of K. I truly hope that Keiys can do more charities in the future.
Happy birthday K. You’re my hero
#K_OUR_HERO#K_RUN_FOR_DREAM#Keiys_for_K
So K was noticed by the producer for Blue Lock during K’s first 14 Oct 2023 Thanksgiving marathon (not from a music show as we thought)
& he was offered & persuaded (K was unsure he can carry it off) to take on the role of Nagi for Blue Lock (as per screenshot below).
credit @1021lovelyk 🫶🏼 who also posted
“No matter how many times I read it, PD Matsuhashi-san's
feelings about selecting Kei Nagi really hit me hard.
The other cast members were asked what roles they wanted to play,
but Kei-kun wasn't asked.
The words "Because Nagi was there" that I heard on the radio with Fumiya-kun and Kei-kun were profound 🥹🥹🥹”
#ブルーロック #andTEAM_K #andTEAM
Higuchi (who plays Zantetsu) Speak about the character synchronization saying that for 👑 as Nagi he spent an enormous amount of time on his makeup constantly paying attention to a single strand of his bangs...😭😭😭
K (&TEAM)'s interview in WSM 36-37 about playing Nagi
Q. Please share your thoughts on being cast to play Nagi. (from back page)
A. It is my first time appearing in a movie solo, and I was cast despite having almost no acting experience, so I was truly surprised. I had strong feelings of anxiety, wondering, "Is it really okay if it's me?" and "Can I do this while keeping up with my group activities?" However, since I was graciously given this offer, as a fan of the original work, I simultaneously felt that I definitely wanted to take on the challenge.
From main interview pages:
Interviewer:
Nagi is a character who feels that everything is a "pain" (bothersome), but were there any difficult or particularly memorable aspects for you when playing this role?
K:
At first, the subtle changes in his facial expressions were very difficult. I agonized over how to express them while comparing my performance to the original work. As I played the role, I was able to gradually get used to it, but it was a part that took quite a bit of time. It was tough always having to make a face that looked like everything was a bother, while also adjusting my performance depending on the scene (laughs).
Interviewer:
Nagi has a rival relationship with Isagi, but were there any specific points you were mindful of regarding Isagi during your performance?
K:
I think Nagi is, in a good way, a character who has no interest in other people or even himself. In that sense, I have the impression that I performed while being conscious of deliberately looking at things somewhat objectively [from a step back], trying my best not to view Isagi as a rival.
Interviewer:
Please tell us what kind of impression you had of Reo, played by Tsuna-san.
K:
I guess he has an older brother-like image. He gives off the feeling that he will accept everything you throw at him; he's perfect, or rather, flawless. It feels like he can do anything.
Interviewer:
Between Nagi and Reo, who would you rather be friends with yourself?
K:
Definitely Reo. Even if we became friends, it doesn't seem like Nagi would ever hang out with me (laughs). If I invited him to go get food, he'd probably just say, "That's a pain," so I'd go with Reo.
Interviewer:
Finally, please tell us the highlights of the movie and give a message to the viewers who are looking forward to it.
K:
Seeing them fight for survival alongside various people in a closed space is a definite highlight. Also, the bonds and friendships born there are also points of interest, so I hope you will enjoy watching those aspects!
타카하시 후미야 님이 anan에서 #케이 언급 🥹🥹
게다가 또 한 명, 타카하시 씨의 원동력이 되어 준 인물이 있었다.
“배우를 업으로 삼고 있지 않은 (&TEAM의) K군입니다. 나기라는 인물을 표현할 수 있는 것은 K군 외에는 없다고 생각할 정도의 것을 보여줘서요. 촬영이 모두 끝나고 나서 ‘출연 제의를 받았을 때, 타카하시 후미야가 주연이었으니까 괜찮을 거라고 생각했어’라고 툭 이야기해 주었습니다만, 나를 위해 출연한 것은 아니라고 할지라도 투어를 돌면서 정말 바쁜 와중에 작품에 임하고 있는 모습을 보고, ‘이 사람을 위해서라도 나도 열심히 해야겠어’라고 생각하게 만들어 준 존재였습니다.”
(츠나 케이토가 모두를) 너무 사랑한다는 게 막 전해져 오는데, K 씨에게도 잘 전달되지 않았나요? 현장은 어떠셨나요?
👑 엄청 즐겁게 촬영에 임했습니다. 그렇기 때문에 더욱 『블루록』이 첫 영화여서 다행이라고 했던 이유가, 정말 너무너무 긴장했었거든요... 진짜 오른쪽도 왼쪽도 모르는 (아무것도 모르는) 상태로 들어갔는데, 정말 많은 것들을 가르쳐 주시면서… 이 현장 분위기가 스태프분들을 포함해서 진짜로 좋은 분위기였어요. 그 분위기가 있었기 때문에 더욱 이 팀 V로서의 분위기도 보여줄 수 있었고, 팀 Z를 포함해서 스태프 여러분을 포함한 이런 현장 공기가 있었기에 저도 잘 녹아들 수 있었던 게 아닐까 싶어서, 정말로 진심으로 감사하고 있습니다.
👑 네. 나기 세이시로 역을 맡은 &TEAM의 K입니다! 안녕하세요. 저, 영화 첫 출연이었는데, 멋진 캐스트 분들과 스태프분들의 도움을 받으면서 이 작품을 만들 수 있어서 자랑스럽게 생각합니다. 잘 부탁드립니다.
츠나 케이토: 뭘 그렇게 싱글벙글 웃고 있어!
👑 아니, 조금 처음이라서, 미안…