There are very few Japanese characters in domestic films, and the appearance of Koji Yano is refreshing to Chinese audiences. When he first came to China, he didn't understand the language, so he had to study and go to groups with his resume at the same time. Not only did not knowing Chinese bring him language communication difficulties, it also often caused him to run into a lot of troubles, such as when someone else took a taxi. As soon as you hear him speak Japanese, you will feel disgusted, and it is normal to ignore him.
Faced with all this, Yano Koji could only endure it and did not dare to show any emotions. Sometimes, in order to avoid trouble, he would even pretend to be Korean. At that time, all he could think about was wanting to return to his hometown, even if he could hear a word or two of the local accent. He certainly didn't expect that at that time, he would now regard China as his second hometown, and even directly call China "domestic"!
Everyone knows that Koji Yano’s performance in film and television dramas has always been very good. Most of the roles he has played are Japanese in anti-war dramas. It can be said that he is the true character. Starred. And because of his superb acting skills, it even made many viewers who didn't know the truth feel jealous.
It is said that before, Koji Yano was boycotted by some people after returning to China, which made many people very angry. After all, he did not make any mistakes, he just simply liked China. That’s all. However, even after experiencing such a thing, Yano Koji himself was not affected at all. On the contrary, he became more determined to like China. This kind of mentality is also very appreciated by many people, so many domestic media have been praising him, which can be regarded as completely recognized by the public. He was also a veteran in "Tiantian Brothers".
In 2008, he joined Tiantianxiang as a guest host and became one of the hosts of the show. However, due to language problems, Yano Koji stood at the side of the show. He and South Korea Xiao Wu seems to be the tool man set up in the show.
However, although Yano Koji did not speak much in the show, he still left an indelible image in the minds of many Chinese viewers. Until a recording in 2009, the scene was blocked because of his Japanese identity. There was an accident.
The guest invited in this episode is the famous singer Liu Bin. Liu Bin is not only a famous military singer, but also an out-and-out soldier. There is a link in the program where all the guests share In order to liven up the atmosphere, Yano Koji said his own motto: "Those who follow me will prosper and those who go against me will perish." However, this sentence caused Liu Bin discomfort.
At that time, Liu Bin said to Yano Koji: "You remind me of September 18, the fall of Northeast China, and all the evil deeds of the Japanese." Afterwards, the program was very embarrassing. Although Yano was recording the program Koji did not do anything inappropriate, but he still apologized on his blog and expressed his apology. Soon after, due to the "Diaoyu Islands Incident", Yano Koji's hosting work in "Tian Tian Shang" was also affected. He quit the hosting team and returned to the stage as an actor. It was this turn that made Yano Koji After completely choosing to transform, he will no longer stick to the role of a Japanese devil.
Also in that year, Yano Koji participated in the TV series "Feast". This was the first time he truly played a Chinese, and he was a Chinese underground party fighter. In 2010, Koji Yano was also awarded the Best Foreign Artist Award by the People's Daily. He was the first Japanese to win this award, which also means that he has truly been recognized by the Chinese audience. He became a Chinese citizen
In addition, after developing in China for so many years, Yano Koji also formed his own family. His wife is a Chongqing girl. In 2010, Yano Koji’s daughter was born. He also took the initiative to let his daughter take her mother's surname and become a Chinese national. He really regarded China as his second hometown. But at the same time, his reputation in Japan seemed to be getting worse and worse, and there was even news that he was beaten when he returned to Japan. Photos of him with a bruised nose and swollen face were also widely circulated on the Internet.
However, Yano Koji has denied all of this. He was not beaten when he returned to Japan. Even because he has been developing in China all year round, the Japanese people have a relatively low level of understanding of him and don’t even know him when he walks on the street. People know him.
The Japanese entertainment industry attaches great importance to the seniority of actors, and Yano Koji's situation is not optimistic. In order to accept the role, like a newcomer, he would kneel down and say hello when he saw the leading actor in the play. After the photos were sent to China, many netizens expressed sympathy for him and called him to come to China to film. Talking about the photo of "kneeling down after returning to Japan", Koji Yano was very grateful to Chinese netizens for their concern. He said that in the Japanese entertainment industry, when he meets some seniors in the industry, he kneels out of respect.
The actor who played the role of a "Japanese devil" on the Chinese screen turned into a "businessman from China" after returning to Japan. In a popular Japanese drama, the audience was surprised to discover Yano Koji plays the role of a Chinese tycoon who goes to Japan to buy real estate. But after returning to Japan, Yano Koji was obviously a little uncomfortable. Once he was walking on the streets of Japan and forgot how to take the subway. Passers-by asked for help but could not get help until a Chinese student recognized him and gave him directions.
But the Japanese entertainment industry's "one thing on the surface and another behind the scenes" approach made him very uncomfortable. In the Chinese entertainment industry, it is normal for actors and crew to share their daily photos with fans. This can not only bring them closer to each other, but also play a role in publicity.
But the Japanese entertainment industry does not have this awareness. When Yano Koji proposed to film the daily life of the crew, the other actors seemed very cooperative, but after the filming was completed, they turned around and complained to Yano Koji. He misses the Chinese entertainment industry very much. When expressing his feelings on social platforms, he used "domestic" to describe China, obviously not treating himself as an outsider. Donate to Wuhan
After returning to his hometown, Koji Yano did not forget China, his second hometown that gave him warmth. During the epidemic in Wuhan, Koji Yano and the host of Tiantian Shangxiang donated 1 million, and In addition, he also packed bags with the staff and prepared 130,000 masks to rush to Wuhan. However, he did not publicize this charity as much as the Japanese government did.
In fact, there are many artists in China's entertainment industry who have made headlines because of their unclear political stances. They act according to the prevailing situation and are double-faced. There are not many such artists, but Yano Koji has extreme emotions between two nations. Tensions between countries did not blur their political positions.
When the Xinjiang cotton incident occurred, Koji Yano was the first foreign artist to speak out. Domestic vaccines were questioned. Not only did he want to vaccinate, he also shot a video to thank China. On Weibo, he called China "Domestic", he has the correct concept of historical issues... What Koji Yano did has slapped many celebrities in the face who are making money in mainland China but have no clear political stance!
Over the years, Yano Koji has left a deep impression on people with his every move. In an interview, Yano Koji said that the person he was most jealous of was Fukuhara Ai, just because of Ai Jiang’s Chinese Better than him, people couldn't help laughing when they heard the reason, but after so many years, Yano Koji has long been on par with Fukuhara Ai in the hearts of the Chinese!