Interview with GAKU JP FANBASE! Looking back on the day when GAKU's charm and miracle happened

24 groups of GAKU celebrated their 20th birthday on April 25th!

This time, to commemorate his birthday, we spoke to GAKU's Japanese fan base "GAKU JP FANBASE".🎂

GAKU is a trainee who appeared on the audition program “&AUDITION” that produced &TEAM.😊

And GAKU JP FANBASE is responsible for advertising support for GAKU, planning birthday projects, and spreading the contents of official SNS.✨

The fanbase is managed by the two of us, and when we need illustration production or translation, we rely on the help of those around us!

While we are both busy,All the images and advertisement designs posted on SNS are created by the fan base...!

The carefully selected images are very nice, so please come and have a look 🥰

🌟GAKU JP FANBASE's X

🌟GAKU JP FANBASE's Instagram

Also,The 25th of every month is named "GAKU DAY" and hashtag events and gift campaigns are held.💝

At the hashtag event, they decide on a theme each time, such as impressions of the program or messages of support for the person in question, and are planning to post freely.

GAKU JP FANBASE, who does everything meticulously and systematically.📣

BirthdayWe are very particular about the projects each year, and the concepts are clearly defined.

this year'sBirthdayWe also asked about the project, so please check the article 🥰

Read this interview article

"I want to support GAKU's activities even more!"

“I want to run an ad promoting GAKU!”

If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.😊

We can help you post support advertisements!

We will support all the fans who want to support their favorites!

We offer free consultations on LINE, so please register as a friend first.✨

I have to move now! I started fan base activities with this determination.

BirthdayJAPAN staff：How long have you been active as a fan base?

GAKU JP FANBASE: Around September 2022.

I remember creating an account a few days after the final round of the audition show.

BirthdayJAPAN staff：What made you decide to start a fan base?

GAKU JP FANBASE:I was actually at the audition venue for the final round, and there was a fan of GAKU-kun that I met for the first time.

When I saw that I wasn't selected at the results announcement, I thought about what we could do together and talked about it ever since that day.

At first, we were thinking about putting out support ads individually because we were similar in our passion for support and our way of thinking.

Besides ourselves, there are many fans both in Japan and abroad, and when everyone was talking about GAKU-kun, I realized that there were many people who felt the same way.

Also, GAKU-kun had a global fan base and a Brazilian fan base.

During the broadcast, they were very enthusiastic about calling for votes and sending out messages every day.

I was a little concerned that we didn't have a fan base in Japan, so the two of us got back in touch later.

After much discussion,I really need to move now! I have to do it! I felt so strong that I decided to make it!

BirthdayJAPAN staff：When you actually decided to start up your fan base, how did you start?

GAKU JP FANBASE：First, you ran a simple Instagram ad with only people in your fan base.

We tried it out once, saw the reactions of the fans, and then took a survey.

What do you want your fan base to do in the future? I wanted to decide on the direction of how I should support them.

So,I started with research and decided on it little by little.

It was right after the audition, so everyone's enthusiasm was pretty high.

in a long sentence"I'm so happy for the fan base! Thank you for creating it!"I remember receiving a lot of passionate messages and comments like this.

BirthdayJAPAN staff：When you first started, how often did you post and what kind of content did you post?

GAKU JP FANBASE: At that time, there was really little information, and I didn't know if I belonged to an agency or what would happen after the audition...

There were supporting materials such as images and logos that were provided in the program, and I used those few materials to create images for dissemination.

We also asked everyone to look back on their memories of the audition and tell us what they liked!

Anyway, I was trying to keep sending out the message.

Do not waver from the purpose of your activities: "For GAKU-kun"

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Is there anything you do mentally to manage your fan base?

GAKU JP FANBASE: Regarding the mind aspect,Both of the management members are quite cautious and are the type of people who take precautions just in case.

We are preparing everything with the utmost care so that we do not cause any inconvenience to our fans, followers, GAKU himself, his family, and his office, so that they can feel at ease.

For example (when making a call)I'm careful about the wording and design I use, although I don't want to be rude.

We do everything in a planned manner, thinking about things like, ``Maybe it would be better not to say it this way,'' and the timing of releasing information!

Also, as we move forward with the project, we receive inquiries every day from people who are collaborating with us, and we try to respond to them as quickly, politely, and as accurately as possible.

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Is there anything you can do strategically?

GAKU JP FANBASE: Every time I start a project, I always say, ``This is how I want to do this project.''First of all, we make sure that we never waver from the fact that ``the purpose of our activities is for GAKU-kun.''

GAKU-kun must be working hard towards his dreams despite having a very busy schedule every day...

The biggest thing is that I am doing this with the hope that when the voices of the fans reach him through the fan base project, it will be a source of encouragement for GAKU-kun in his daily life.

I try to keep this in mind no matter what I do, and I keep that in mind.

BirthdayJAPAN staff：BirthdayOther than advertising, what kind of events or projects do you do as a fan base?

GAKU JP FANBASE: I even ran a support ad on Yunika Vision, regardless of my birthday.

We surveyed everyone in advance, created a form, solicited handwritten messages, and created a handwritten message video.

Even if it's not my birthday, I try to do something in between, and it depends on the status of my debut, but I'm planning on doing regular support ads in the future!

GAKU-kun Unica Vision support advertisement🏙🌃
This advertisement was made possible with the cooperation of everyone who visited the site, watched the live camera, and supported us by tweeting. Thank you again. Thank you so much 🧸🌟#AlwaysWithGAKU #GAKU https://t.co/HxccmXXU00 pic.twitter.com/EvEGfEbV1w

— GAKU JP FANBASE (@GAKU_JPfanbase) November 21, 2022

``The design was created with the idea that when viewed at night, it would look like a lot of messages floating in the starry sky.''🌙

That's a very romantic and nice idea.😭💘

Everyone's handwritten messages seem to be a special feature.🌟」

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Is there anything you're glad about since you've been working around your account?

GAKU JP FANBASE：Thanks to everyone who agreed with Kurafan, supported us, and entrusted us with the project, we were able to accomplish so many things, and as we go about our activities, we feel grateful every day, so I think that's the best part. 

Fall in love with GAKU's gap!

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Next, please tell us about GAKU!

How did you become a fan of GAKU?

GAKU JP FANBASE：I guess it was when the first episode of the audition program was broadcast.

YouTube content had been uploaded before the program started, but by the time of the self-introduction video, it had a unique atmosphere, or rather, it was quite noticeable!

Even during the broadcast, he was a character that was fluffy, seemed a little natural, and his words were carefully edited to leave a mark, so I was attracted to that.

GAKU is so cute,When they performed dance and stood on stage, I was overwhelmed by their dance performance skills.

Moreover, not only her dancing but also her facial expressions are perfect, and above all, she looks like she's having fun dancing.

Before I knew it, I couldn't take my eyes off it.

The gap between his character and his stage performance was what left the biggest impression on me, so before I knew it, I had become a fan!

I started watching this audition program called ``&AUDITION'' after watching the program ``I-LAND'', but I never expected that I would meet a wonderful girl named GAKU and get hooked on it.

What is the charm of GAKU that cannot be talked about enough?

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Now he even manages a fan base! !

Next, could you tell us about the appeal of GAKU?

GAKU JP FANBASE：There are a lot of them.The first one is a performance song that combines dancing skills and singing voice that I mentioned earlier.It is.

The second thing is that he is very honest.

She has an honest, unique, and cute personality.

The third is the ability to express.The choice of words and consideration are very impressive, and I think these three are the most attractive!

Regarding performance ability, I feel that there is a strong power to express the music itself through dance.

It seems that he has been learning dance since he was a child, and he himself said, ``Dance is life itself.''

Also, in an interview, he said that he loved singing so much that he used to hold concerts in front of his family when he was little.

When I'm performing, I'm shining brightly.

That's definitely the charm.

As for her cute personality, she calls herself ``honest'' in her self-introduction, and I think her reactions and words are truly pure and straightforward.

I laugh a lot, and I get the impression that I naturally smile at the people around me, so I have a lot of energy when I perform, and my smile is usually cute.Some fans even say that it looks like the sun.

And thirdly, words that express emotions.

I've been feeling a lot about the choice of words lately, and if you look at the official X posts, you'll see that the writing is appealing.

He always leaves a memorable phrase every time, or rather, it's a sentence that only GAKU-kun could write.That's what I always think when I watch it.

For example, although I don't make direct references, I choose words that are easy for fans to understand.

If you're a fan, he'll tell you that he's watching your support with his exquisite words and expressions, like, ``GAKU-kun, I know what you're talking about!''

Did you receive this? She puts things like this in her messages so that her fans can understand, and I think she must be thinking about a lot of things on a regular basis, and I'm not saying she's always coming up with attractive words, but that's what I think when I watch her.

For example, when an official X account is created, they suddenly appear with a verification shot of a birthday advertisement and something like, "It's been a while!"

I was surprised that he even went to see it, butHe posted it in his first post.

How has everyone been? I'm fine! Thank you for finding me. I'm really nervous as I type this...
There are so many things I want to tell you, but let's start here!
I said, ``From now on, let's make lots of memories and be happy together.''♪』
Everyone ``#24 group #24kumi

— 24 pairs (@24kumi_trainee) September 24, 2023

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Eh! Is this the first post? !

GAKU JP FANBASE：That's right! In his own way, he would casually tell fans things that they had been curious about for a long time.

I think he's such a warm person, or rather, he cares about his fans... he's a wonderful person.

I'm impressed every time I see it.

BirthdayHe also gave me the certification shot for the CM monitor advertisement that I did as part of the project at another time.

everyone! Hello! This is GAKU🐻
Actually, I came because I wanted to meet everyone again this year🥴
HAKU came to say hello, right? ? I wanted it too, so we talked about giving it to you after HAKU~
Let's look back on this year! … pic.twitter.com/7IX6ZXd2Rl

— 24 pairs (@24kumi_trainee) December 31, 2023

Of course, it's not normal, and I was really surprised, but I'm glad that everyone's feelings are being conveyed.

"That day" when my resolve was solidified and a miracle happened.

BirthdayJAPAN staff：What is the most memorable thing you've done while supporting GAKU so far?

GAKU JP FANBASE：There are many things, but there is one very big thing...

For the first time since the establishment of the fanbaseBirthdayI think I mentioned that I was running an advertisement for Unica Vision through JAPAN, but since it was my first time doing so, I only ran it for one day.

This was the first advertisement that was made possible with the support of fans, so we were also there to film during the day and at night.

When I decided to take a picture of the night scene and go home...

To my surprise, he came to see it and I was able to meet him.

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Eh! Is it for Unica Vision? !

GAKU JP FANBASE:Yes! I didn't realize it at first, but I was filming a vision.

Then the other child noticed, "What? That's it! Huh! Isn't that GAKU-kun?!"

It was raining and cold that day, and it was pretty late at night, so there weren't many people around.

However, there was only one child who was holding a cell phone facing Yunika Vision, and it was him.

I was really unsure whether to call out or not. It might be a nuisance, I thought.

I was really confused...

It was two months after GAKU-kun's whereabouts were lost, and he had a lot of fans.

I really wanted to tell him that I would continue to support him and to do his best, and I thought that I might not have another chance like this.

That's all I wanted to convey, so I called out to you after it aired.

When I told him that I had released this video for GAKU-kun's fan base, he said something like, "I'm watching it! Thank you as always!"

Even when having a conversation,He looked me straight in the eye and said with a very powerful look, ``I'll continue to do my best, so please wait for me.''

After hearing that, I had no choice but to do it! I don't think so, but I have a strong feeling that I will absolutely support them.

Even though we were feeling anxious, we miraculously learned that GAKU-kun is working hard toward the next step, which made us even stronger.

I won't be playing the role of connecting fans and GAKU-kun from now on, but I thought it would be nice to do activities like this and be an encouragement to GAKU-kun and the fans in their daily lives.

Of course, all of these projects are for GAKU-kun, so I was working on them with the hope that they would arrive, but I had no idea that he would actually come to the site, so I was really surprised.

I don't want him to do anything he can't do when he's so busy, but at that time I was genuinely happy and I felt grateful.

BirthdayJAPAN staff：I was so excited...I guess that kind of thing happens.

GAKU JP FANBASE: Doesn't Yunika Vision have a live camera?

GAKU-kun was waving at it!

I think he probably waved at the fans saying, "I came to see you!"

We all know that GAKU-kun came to see the support advertisement and waved at the live camera, but we hadn't told anyone yet that it was actually our fan base that we encountered that day...!

It's been a while since then, and I felt this was a great opportunity to let more people know about GAKU's appeal, so I decided to talk to him for the first time.

Happy 20th birthday! Introducing the details of GAKU [20TH] BIRTHDAY PROJECT! What are the highlights?

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Once again released so farBirthdayIs it okay if I introduce advertisements and support advertisements?

GAKU JP FANBASE:The first thing we put out was an Instagram ad, followed by Shinjuku/Yunica Vision.

Then we put out a birthday ad for April, and a two-page bus shelter ad in front of HYBE in Korea.

We also held a cafe event in Japan, handed out cup holders, and in Tokyo we decorated the store ourselves.

BirthdayJAPAN staff：What are you preparing for your birthday this year? Please tell us the highlights!

GAKU JP FANBASE:GAKU-kun will be 20 years old this year.

20 years old is a turning point, isn't it important?

Last time, we had a cute design, and the colors of the balloons and production advertisements were made to make the whole thing pop.

Last year's cafe announcement🔻

💙
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˚‧｡ #𝗚𝗔𝗞𝗨 𝟭𝟵𝗧𝗛 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 ｡‧˚
⠀⠀ᴄᴀӓᴇ & ᴄᴜᴘ ʜᴏʟᴅᴇʀ ᴇᴠᴇɴᴛ ӓᴏʀ ɢᴀᴋᴜ
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⠀Gaku-kun's in two cities, Osaka and Tokyo.
⠀We will be holding a birthday cafe event.🍰
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\We will release the design of Capho & Trading Cards/
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#HAPPY_GAKU_DAY #AlwaysWithGAKU pic.twitter.com/oEqci8KbtZ

— GAKU JP FANBASE (@GAKU_JPfanbase) April 9, 2023

This time, I changed the concept a bit and gave it a slightly more mature feel!

It has a chic feel and is made with a slightly muted tone.

GAKU [𝟮𝟬𝗧𝗛] 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧!Introducing🎂🌟

“This time, GAKU JP FANBASE has opened four locations including a cafe.BirthdayThe project has been prepared🎂💘」

①₂₀₂₄

⠀ ｡ﾟﾟ･｡･ﾟﾟ｡
ﾟ.#𝗚𝗔𝗞𝗨 [𝟮𝟬𝗧𝗛] 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧!
ﾟ･｡･ﾟ☕︎ ₂₀₂₄ ᴄᴀӓᴇ ᴇᴠᴇɴᴛ ӓᴏʀ ɢᴀᴋᴜ
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⠀🩷ʾʾ 04.20~04.27 @chu_cafe 📍at 𝗧𝗢𝗞𝗬𝗢

⠀💚ʾʾ 04.20~04.25 @amuscafe 📍at 𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗞𝗔
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⠀ #HAPPY_GAKU_DAY #GAKU20thBirthday pic.twitter.com/ZHtfxrwvdL

— GAKU JP FANBASE (@GAKU_JPfanbase) April 19, 2024

 

②BUS SHELTER ADVERTISEMENT In Korea

⠀ ｡ﾟﾟ･｡･ﾟﾟ｡
ﾟ.#𝗚𝗔𝗞𝗨 [𝟮𝟬𝗧𝗛] 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧🩷!
ﾟ･｡･ﾟ
⠀⠀BUS SHELTER ADVERTISEMENT In Korea
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⠀⠀🗓️4/15~5/14 🚏03-262 용산세무서 🚌💨
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤𝙤𝙣……✦
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⠀#GAKU20thBirthday #HAPPY_GAKU_DAY pic.twitter.com/OTFpUE7yrP

— GAKU JP FANBASE (@GAKU_JPfanbase) April 1, 2024

 

“Two types of bus shelter advertisements are also in progress.😊

It will be on view until May 14th, so be sure to visit when you come to Korea.♪」

⠀ ｡ﾟﾟ･｡･ﾟﾟ｡
ﾟ.#𝗚𝗔𝗞𝗨 [𝟮𝟬𝗧𝗛] 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧🩷🩵!
ﾟ･｡･ﾟ
⠀⠀BUS SHELTER ADVERTISEMENT In Korea
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⠀⠀🗓️4/15~5/14 📍03-262 Yongsan Tax Office Bus Stop
⠀⠀⠀＼⠀Photos of the site (night) have arrived📷✧⠀／
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⠀#GAKU20thBirthday #HAPPY_GAKU_DAY pic.twitter.com/6DpWm4nPWV

— GAKU JP FANBASE (@GAKU_JPfanbase) April 15, 2024

 

③ʏᴜɴɪᴋᴀ ᴠɪsɪᴏɴ ʙɪʀᴛʜᴅᴀʏ ᴀᴅ 

⠀⠀
⠀⠀#𝗚𝗔𝗞𝗨 [𝟮𝟬𝗧𝗛] 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧
⠀⠀⠀ʏᴜɴɪᴋᴀ ᴠɪsɪᴏɴ ʙɪʀᴛʜᴅᴀʏ ᴀᴅ

⠀⠀ ⠀⋆🩷 ✧. * . ☁️ ・⋰˚𖤐⠀🌈
⠀ ⠀⋰˚𖤐 ☁️. * 🐻✧ . *⋆🩵✧⋆

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤𝙤𝙣……🏙️#HAPPY_GAKU_DAY #GAKU20thBirthday pic.twitter.com/cKLS1bYs4D

— GAKU JP FANBASE (@GAKU_JPfanbase) April 17, 2024

 

“GAKU-kun is coming back to Unica Vision 🥰✨

Please come to Yunika Vision on your birthday and share your authentication shot! ”

④Domestic station advertisement (Nagano Prefecture)

⋰˚🌸#𝗚𝗔𝗞𝗨 [𝟮𝟬𝗧𝗛] 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧⛰️
⠀\ 𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗗

In Nagano Prefecture, where GAKU-kun is from.
Birthday station advertisement has been posted!

🗓️ 4/22(Mon)~4/28(Sun) 📍JR Nagano Station
Zenkoji Exit Near NewDays inside the conventional line ticket gate#HAPPY_GAKU_DAY #24kumi #24 group pic.twitter.com/4nct7pvMAw

— GAKU JP FANBASE (@GAKU_JPfanbase) April 23, 2024

“In addition, you can also see advertisements at Nagano Station until April 28th.🌟」

What to do now for your debut

BirthdayJAPAN staff：Is there anything you would like to do as a fanbase in the future?

GAKU JP FANBASE：More recently, we are starting to make progress behind the scenes, but I want to make sure to do a congratulatory ad for the group where GAKU-kun will debut.

There are some parts that haven't been released yet, so we're keeping an eye on the trends and have said that we'd like to move on as soon as it's decided.

We have already started recruiting support, and the first round of recruitment has now closed.

It's not like I can come anytime, but I'm making preparations!

Also, I'm vaguely thinking that it would be nice to have a Korean cafe and advertisement.

At that time, if there is an advertisement that seems better to do in accordance with the trend of activities, I will do it.

In order to be able to respond to whatever comes my way, I'm summarizing what I need to do now and what I think I can do, and I think I'll continue to keep an eye on it and think about it!

GAKU JP FANBASE presents 3 recommended GAKU videos!

Would you like to take another look at the charm of GAKU, who is rumored to be debuting soon? 🥰

GAKU JP FANBASE selected GAKU's recommended videos✨

Please also check out the highlights of the video.♪

• [24 pairs] NewJeans ‘Attention’ DANCE COVER

 

• [24 groups] Dance workshop

@24kumi_trainee Dance workshop⚡💥 w/ @Akanenmiyoshi #akanen #TSUBAKILL #workshop #dance #24 group #24kumi #YUJU #SHIN #RUKA #GAKU #KYOSUKE #KAIJI #REO #diddy #JustinBieber #fyp ♬ Class 24 - Class 24

 

→When you think of GAKU-kun, you think of dancing! I would like to see all the dance videos.

Recent examples include NewJeans ‘Attention’ DANCE COVER and Dance Workshop, which has been posted on TikTok.

There's so much to see, you have to stop and rewind it, then go back to the beginning and play it again, so it's hard to finish watching it.

• &AUDITION - The Howling - Episode1

 

→This is the first appearance & AUDITION episode 1.

It's the same with performances, but I'd like to see him praised by famous dance producers who are feared by Hive trainees and artists alike.

Even though she doesn't understand Korean, she realizes that she's being praised, but there's a slight lag, but then she bursts into laughter and can't help but clap for herself. It's so cute and a must-see!

Summary

This time, we spoke to GAKU JP FANBASE.♪

He has been supporting us since the days of &AUDITION, and now has a fan base, a future that even he did not expect.🌟

As you mentioned in the interview, the fanbase was one that strongly conveyed their feelings of "for GAKU-kun."

Although the company is run by a small team of two people, they are sincere and committed to each and every thing they do.

We have some really wonderful plans for this year's birthday, so please come and have fun 🥰🤍

GAKU JP FANBASEThank you very much for taking the time to interview me!

BirthdayJAPAN will continue to work with GAKUGAKU JP FANBASE, fanWe support everyone in✨

BirthdayLeave it to JAPAN!

After looking at the cases introduced this time, I thought, ``Me too.BirthdayI want to advertise! Many people may have felt that♪

If you are worried that "I don't have the courage to advertise..." or "Isn't the procedure difficult?"BirthdayPlease feel free to contact JAPAN ^^

BirthdayWhen you register for JAPAN's official LINE,Auto-response chat will solve your problems regarding support advertisements!

You can feel safe by chatting with our staff or by phone.♪

Consultations, media arrangements, design production, and advertising implementation reports can be completed with just LINE!

First of all, please try registering as a LINE friend ^^

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