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Why And How Did You Join Johnny’s?

I didn't want to be in Johnny's. I didn't even want to be in the music/idol industry. I don't look like one and I didn't think I'm "idol" material. I've always loved art - it's my heart and passion. I hoped I can have a high-paying job in the fine arts industry.
But my older sister thinks that I should be in Johnny's. She sent the application and a picture of me to Johnny's. I argued with my family that I didn't want to be in it. My mom stepped up and said "If you don't join, that means you'll always be a failure at everything." I felt that discouragement from my mom made me wanted to prove myself that I can succeed in anything so I agreed to it. I got a call, went to the audition and got in.
But I never expected to be a professional performer. I didn't want to be in Arashi when I heard that I was chosen to be part of it. I wasn't really close to the others back then and I felt discouraged because they all looked cooler than I was. They were more popular, girls love them very much and nobody knows who I am so it felt kind of wrong.
But Johnny-san and the managers continued insisting me to stay. When we went to Hawaii, I didn't know what was going on. I thought it was just a vacation trip out of Japan. When we got on that Hawaiian cruise and heard the announcement of Arashi, I felt as if it was the end of the world for me.
I looked at these guys looking all cool and I looked rather plain. It was a long time that I asked myself “Why did they pick me instead of someone more popular like Takizawa-kun or Kohara-kun?” Also it seemed that all the burden of leadership and influence fell on me and because of that, I had to show them that I'm not a failure.
In the beginning, I felt really uncomfortable being with these guys. They all knew each other and I felt like an outsider. Maybe it’s because I was the oldest and one of the least known members in Musical Academy.
But you know, I'm glad I did stay and I was proven wrong. The guys all said that I was the best in singing and dancing and they needed me in the group. I never thought that I was needed, let alone being wanted. They showed me that it's not about the looks or "how cool you are" that matters but the fact that it's what I can do that counts the most… and I'm glad I'm here.
I still don't feel "leader" material. I just couldn't handle the responsibility. I let Sho or Nino do all the talking for me. In the beginning, they used to call me "Ohno-senpai." About a year or two later, it's "Ohno-kun." Then a year later until now, they started calling me "Leader." As a person, I'm not leadership-material. I'm more of a follower than a leader. But I guess I have to be if I'm the lead singer of Arashi, lead dancer of Arashi, lead --- everything.
I remember that I used to be so quiet because I couldn't find myself hanging around with these guys (the "I'm not cool enough" feeling) but ever since then, all 4 of them did whatever they can to get me to open up. Now I'm more comfortable with them - joking around, doing stupid things and sometimes I can even find myself standing up against Sho whenever he starts being the "mom" of the group, lecturing everybody on "good manners, good etiquette, good morals, good behaviour etc." I think Sho needs to lighten up! *laugh*
I'm closer to the guys now than I was before. I felt like I rose up to the "cool" level when Sho and Nino started hanging around with me more than long time ago. Aiba and Jun are also doing the same thing but not as much, since we rarely see each other all the time except for work.
In the 2003 summer concert, Nino and I formed our own "Arashi comedy duo" called "Ohmiya S.K." (Oh(no) (Nino)miya S(atoshi) K(azunari)). We were a hit and fans, as well as Sho, Aiba, and Jun, loved us. Sho was there to plan the concept with us. Too bad he's not funny enough to be part of our act. Aiba would have been a part of us because of his "naiveté" but Nino thought that there's something in him that may not fit in our act. But otherwise, we were a hit! I think that was one of the best moments that I have in Arashi.
How long do I think that Arashi will last? I never think of these things. More importantly, I'm here and the other guys are here. Regardless that we spend lesser time together as a group when it comes to work (dramas, stage plays etc.), we're still together as a group. And I don't think we're going to disappear anytime.

Member shidut 17033 cr points Send Message: 26 / F / malaysia Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 4/13/08 i found this in one of the blog and the credits goes to the blogger... Why And How Did You Join Johnny’s? I didn't want to be in Johnny's. I didn't even want to be in the music/idol industry. I don't look like one and I didn't think I'm "idol" material. I've always loved art - it's my heart and passion. I hoped I can have a high-paying job in the fine arts industry. But my older sister thinks that I should be in Johnny's. She sent the application and a picture of me to Johnny's. I argued with my family that I didn't want to be in it. My mom stepped up and said "If you don't join, that means you'll always be a failure at everything." I felt that discouragement from my mom made me wanted to prove myself that I can succeed in anything so I agreed to it. I got a call, went to the audition and got in. But I never expected to be a professional performer. I didn't want to be in Arashi when I heard that I was chosen to be part of it. I wasn't really close to the others back then and I felt discouraged because they all looked cooler than I was. They were more popular, girls love them very much and nobody knows who I am so it felt kind of wrong. But Johnny-san and the managers continued insisting me to stay. When we went to Hawaii, I didn't know what was going on. I thought it was just a vacation trip out of Japan. When we got on that Hawaiian cruise and heard the announcement of Arashi, I felt as if it was the end of the world for me. I looked at these guys looking all cool and I looked rather plain. It was a long time that I asked myself “Why did they pick me instead of someone more popular like Takizawa-kun or Kohara-kun?” Also it seemed that all the burden of leadership and influence fell on me and because of that, I had to show them that I'm not a failure. In the beginning, I felt really uncomfortable being with these guys. They all knew each other and I felt like an outsider. Maybe it’s because I was the oldest and one of the least known members in Musical Academy. But you know, I'm glad I did stay and I was proven wrong. The guys all said that I was the best in singing and dancing and they needed me in the group. I never thought that I was needed, let alone being wanted. They showed me that it's not about the looks or "how cool you are" that matters but the fact that it's what I can do that counts the most… and I'm glad I'm here. I still don't feel "leader" material. I just couldn't handle the responsibility. I let Sho or Nino do all the talking for me. In the beginning, they used to call me "Ohno-senpai." About a year or two later, it's "Ohno-kun." Then a year later until now, they started calling me "Leader." As a person, I'm not leadership-material. I'm more of a follower than a leader. But I guess I have to be if I'm the lead singer of Arashi, lead dancer of Arashi, lead --- everything. I remember that I used to be so quiet because I couldn't find myself hanging around with these guys (the "I'm not cool enough" feeling) but ever since then, all 4 of them did whatever they can to get me to open up. Now I'm more comfortable with them - joking around, doing stupid things and sometimes I can even find myself standing up against Sho whenever he starts being the "mom" of the group, lecturing everybody on "good manners, good etiquette, good morals, good behaviour etc." I think Sho needs to lighten up! laugh I'm closer to the guys now than I was before. I felt like I rose up to the "cool" level when Sho and Nino started hanging around with me more than long time ago. Aiba and Jun are also doing the same thing but not as much, since we rarely see each other all the time except for work. In the 2003 summer concert, Nino and I formed our own "Arashi comedy duo" called "Ohmiya S.K." (Oh(no) (Nino)miya S(atoshi) K(azunari)). We were a hit and fans, as well as Sho, Aiba, and Jun, loved us. Sho was there to plan the concept with us. Too bad he's not funny enough to be part of our act. Aiba would have been a part of us because of his "naiveté" but Nino thought that there's something in him that may not fit in our act. But otherwise, we were a hit! I think that was one of the best moments that I have in Arashi. How long do I think that Arashi will last? I never think of these things. More importantly, I'm here and the other guys are here. Regardless that we spend lesser time together as a group when it comes to work (dramas, stage plays etc.), we're still together as a group. And I don't think we're going to disappear anytime.
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Member nanena 375 cr points Send Message: 23 / F Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 4/27/08 aaaawwwwww so cute, so loveable.
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devils-shadow81 1057 cr points Send Message: 18 / F / shadow realm Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 4/29/08 Aw.....so kawaii Oh-chan, dont doubt your self you know u can achieve what ever you put your mind on!!
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Member kurotori_83 3914 cr points Send Message: 28 / F / just about ... here. Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 5/3/08 good that he joined Johnny's and became an Arashi member... Arashi won't be Arashi without him. I love Ohno and Nino's tandem. They complement each other.
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Member concinelle 4104 cr points Send Message: growing on a rock... Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 5/4/08 aww ohno felt so insecure(?) in the beginning thanks for sharing this interview~ it also has interesting info on how the ohmiya act started, lol!
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Member makinosan14 12835 cr points Send Message: 18 / F / PILIPINAS KONG MAHAL Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 5/20/08 ohh... ohno is soo humble.. ehehe.. i love him..
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Member formula17 1783 cr points Send Message: 26 / F / United Kingdom Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 5/20/08 Oh-chan sometimes you're too modest. You have us now!!! We all love you so much!!! I hope he knows that a lot of overseas fans love him too death!
	Report to Moderator Satoshi-kun, i'm Ready To Fly with you too! ♥
Member meg25 2077 cr points Send Message: 32 / F / Somewhere in the... Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 5/21/08 Shidut, thanks for posting that..Awww..he's so humble and true. I can learn a few things from him. failing, being not cool or good enough.
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Member ephillia 3276 cr points Send Message: 18 / F / ON Earth XD Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 5/27/08 I love Arashi's Riida!!!!
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Member drama_addict77 704 cr points Send Message: 20 / F / Canada Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 7/25/08 guhhh he's just so humble! >___< he's amazing!!! <3
	Report to Moderator OMG ARASHI'S TRUTH PV IS SOOOO HOTTTT XD MINNA, WATCH IT!!! ^____^
Member yipyap 12911 cr points Send Message: 17 / F / JAPAN i wish...... Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 7/28/08 aww....don't feel like ur not cool!!!! riida is like my fav in arashi!~~ glad that the other arashi members need him there.....
	Report to Moderator Gah! Fell in love with Mike He all over again! <3
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Member Daishi_Af 217 cr points Send Message: 22 / F Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 7/30/08 RIIDAAAAA!!! sO Cuteee!! <3
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Member anime_freak_17 5462 cr points Send Message: 21 / F / ohio, which unfor... Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 7/30/08 awww....Oh-chan's sooo kawaiii!!! Oh-chan's my absolute favourite Arashi/JE member!!!! Of course the others need Oh-chan, Arashi wouldn't be Arashi without him!!!
	Report to Moderator Wow! Can't believe I've abandoned this site :( But I'm back!! ^^
Member cherobs 3243 cr points Send Message: 21 / F / Philippines Offline	Permalink Reply Quote Posted 10/31/08 this makes me idolize him more...
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