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Popular Keyakizaka46 member appearing on screen! Her first movie role is unexpectedly in a slapstick film!? The 1st generation member of highly popular idol group Keyakizaka46 is well-versed in Showa music, but is she up to date with current trends? A surprise crossing between Keyakizaka46 member and a “slapstick film.”Debuting as a 1st generation member, Koike Minami also features in her solo photobook, “Bottled Youth”(Gentousha) which was released in September of this year. Interviewer: Koike Minami has been casted as Yoshida Terumi’s assistant personality on the daily radio show “The Hit Studio” since 2017, and now in January of next year she’ll be playing as Yoshida’s granddaughter in the nationally released film “Robber Man,”directed by Kawasaki Minoru, in which Yoshida Terumi plays the starring role. Miichan: Since our usual relationship on radio is that of a grandfather and granddaughter, the role felt very easy to play. I was nervous about radio at the start as well...

My request was “Please create a masterpiece” The theme this time is “The songs of Keyakizaka46”. I’m thinking of specifically asking you about “Kado wo Magaru” Tsukikawa: I will be in your care Reading the special booklet from Hibiki movie, in the part where you talk with Hirate-san, Director Tsukikawa was the one who suggested “Let’s make an ending song” which gives birth to “Kado wo Magaru” Tsukikawa: Yes, that’s correct. At first I thought that we could use some instrumental music as the ending of the movie, but I want to make it feel richer. Then, I ask Hirate-san, “Would you like to sing?”. She was reluctant at first, saying “... If the Director says so, I’ll sing. But please don’t use it if you don’t think it’s good.” So she’s asking you not to hold back, and to judge it when it’s finished. Tsukikawa: We decided to go with the condition that we must listen to the song first before we decide whether to use it or not. And then I had to request to Akimoto-san what ki...

Finally, the selection system was also introduced to Keyakizaka46. Uemura Rina became a selected member. In retrospect, 2019 was a turbulent year for Keyakizaka46. From August onward, Uemura Rina had begun serving as center for "Mou mori e kaerou ka?" and "Kimi wo mou sagasanai" in local performances in Miyagi, Kanagawa, Osaka and Fukuoka. Her performances were highly rated for their expressiveness. After such a summer, despite thinking that Uemura had surely gained more confidence, I was surprised by her low self-esteem in this interview. When she heard that the 9th single will have a selection system, her initial thought was "it's over." I listened to her perspective on 2ki’s emergence Hinatazaka46 activities, and what happened to Keyakizaka46 in 2019 after "Kuroi Hitsuji".   Introduction of Keyakizaka46's first selection system Interviewer:　What were your thoughts regarding a selection system being used for the 9th single? U...