[ENG Translation] Xu Weizhou X Huang Jingyu Interview (Easy Magazine 2016/03)

Part II: Xu Weizhou

[square brackets are the things that I added, regular brackets () were already in the interview]

Summary of the blurb prior to the interview: the interviewer started interviewing ZZ first because JY was still doing his makeup. At first ZZ's answers to the questions weren't that great because he's the type who slowly warms up to people. The interviewer thought that people who are/were in bands must all have that kind of strong, distinct personality. After warming up, ZZ started to relax and his slightly more goofy side started to show. In terms of the outfits chosen for the photoshoot, ZZ was against wearing the shorts at first because he's kind of self conscious about his leg hair, but he tried it out anyway. The staff were impressed by his professionalism and cooperation.

Q: In this show you played BLY who is often "abused" by GH. Which scene gave you the greatest impression/was most memorable?
ZZ: The scene that was most memorable for me was the one where HJY and I were intimate for the first time, because our actions and emotions were quite intense.

Q: BLY is a top student. When you were in school, how were your grades? What kind of a student were you?
ZZ: Although I wasn't a top student, my grades were pretty good. But at that time, I was still rather naughty. My favourite class was PE.

Q: In the original novel, BLY's penmanship is really good, it seems like you also practiced your penmanship. What score would you give to your current penmanship?
ZZ: 59 points. I think it looks okay if I write each word individually. But when I put a string of words together, the effect isn't as good. (laugh)

Q: Its said that for the show, you knitted a scarf to give to HJY. Are you good with your hands?
ZZ: When I studied music, I played the guitar so I think I'm pretty good with my hands. When I was knitting, everything went pretty smoothly, but when I finished, I found 3 holes. (Interviewer: Do you still remember HJY's reaction when you gave the scarf to him?) He was happy of course. (laugh)

Q:You graduated from an arts school, your dance skills are also pretty good. Do you have any bad memories of your school days?
ZZ: Everyday we had to stretch. In my memory, there's only the word "pain".

[The next question is a bit awkward to translate word for word. The question basically asked him why he switched from being in a band to acting. ZZ answered that he took acting classes in high school and later on in post secondary school. Music is more of a hobby for him.]

Q: The show's two theme songs "慢慢走" and "海若有因" were written by you, can you share what inspired these two songs?
ZZ: The inspiration was something that just suddenly came. At that time I was reading the novel, then I started to try and understand BLY's state of mind. I finished writing these two songs in one day.

Q: "海若有因" was sung by both you and HJY, can you rate his singing ability?
ZZ: Good! (Interviewer: Are there any other adjectives? During recording, did you give him any suggestions?) He sang pretty well. I let him freely express himself, not giving him any pressure. He expressed himself well.

Q: Young people/kids who are in bands usually have a stronger personality, are you the type who is more assertive of their own point of view/opinions?
ZZ: I do count as a kid with a strong personality.

Q: Men who can play instruments are usually pretty popular with the ladies right? Have you ever confessed to a girl you liked by writing her a song?
ZZ: I'm alright. When I was in a band, there actually weren't any girls who thought "Wow, so handsome!" just because I knew how to play the guitar. I also never wrote a song for a girl before because the songs that I wrote back then were more rock and heavy metal, not really suitable for a confession. (laugh)

Q: What type of girl you like? If you have a girlfriend, what kind of actions do you think a best boyfriend would do? ["best boyfriend" as in if there's a scale from bad boyfriend to best boyfriend, what sort of actions would the best boyfriend do?]
ZZ: (thinking for a few seconds) I don't really have a specific type of girl that I like, I think it's fine as long as the two people get along and have feelings for each other. I think there are a lot of small things in life that can show how good of a boyfriend you are, but the most important thing to have is still the ability to protect your girlfriend.

Q: Fans all like your big eyes and thick lips, which part of your body do you think is the most attractive?
ZZ: Perhaps everyone notices my eyes when they first look at me, but I still think my nose is pretty attractive.

Q: You nickname "Zhouzhou" is pretty cute, do you think you're the cute type of male?
Z: Not really. (laugh) In everyday life I'm kind of silly/stupid, there are a lot of people who think I have a silly/stupid personality.

Q: You have more experience in acting than HJY. During filming, did you give him any suggestions?
ZZ: I haven't actually given him any suggestions. HJY is pretty smart, there are some things that he gets in one go.

Q: As a Libra, do you feel indecisive easily?
ZZ: Yes. When I'm shopping, I'll have a hard time choosing [what to buy], or when I'm making decisions. But once I make a decision, I won't change it.

Q: The previous movie you starred in, "Gaming Madness", was about gaming. Are you a crazy fan of gaming?
ZZ: When it comes to games, I'm not to the point where I'm crazy about it. I just see it as a way to relax.

Q: For yourself, what does acting and music mean to you?
ZZ: These two are both things that I love doing. Right now, acting is my job. Music is a hobby that I cannot bear to leave.