Source: Global Times-Global Network
[Global Times-Global Network Reporter Xing Xiaojing Liu Xin Special Correspondent Wang Tao] Because he loves the mascot of the Beijing Winter Olympics " Bingdundun", Japanese TV station reporter Tsujioka Yoshi Tang unexpectedly became popular on Chinese and foreign social media, and was dubbed "Yidundun" by netizens. On the 5th, Tsujioka Yoshidou said in an exclusive interview with a reporter from " Global Times ", "I never thought that I would have a new name at the age of 35, and now 'Yidundun' is my real name." This is the first time Tsujioka Yoshido has been interviewed by Chinese media. He said that it would be great if everyone could pay more attention to the Beijing Winter Olympics because of his existence.
(The picture shows Japanese TV reporter Yoshido Tsujioka accepting an exclusive interview with the Global Times. Photography/Wang Tao)
Yoshido Tsujioka told the Global Times reporter that people around him usually call him "Gitou" because he is too Ai "Bingdundun" is now called "Yidundun", and even Japanese TV station changed his signature to "Yidundun" in the program. "I didn't expect to have a new name at the age of 35. Now 'Yidundun' is my real name." Tsujioka Yoshido said.
"'Bingdundun' is my savior!" Yoshido Tsujioka told the Global Times reporter the story of his encounter with "Bingdundun". It turned out that on the first day of coming to Beijing, Tsujioka Yoshidou accidentally forgot his coat on the plane. When he was depressed, he saw the cute "Bingdundun", and he was instantly healed. He said, "I fell in love with it at first sight. Without 'Bingdundun', I would not be who I am now. No matter how hard or tired I am, every time I see 'Bingdundun', I will be motivated." As
said, Tsujioka Yoshido began to display "Bingdun", in addition to the "Badundun" on the press card, the "Jiudundun" on the T-shirt, and the scarves and clothes of "Bingdundun" There are at least 15 of them, including the "Bingdundun" sent to the Japanese studio.
Tsujioka Yoshido told the "Global Times" reporter that the original purpose of sending "Bingdundun" back to Japan was to let the Japanese people feel the charm of "Bingdundun". However, he seems to have underestimated the popularity of "Bingdundun" in Japan. The peripherals of "Bingdundun" have already been sold out at high prices on Japanese second-hand websites, which can be described as "hard to find". "My mobile phone is about to explode these days," Tsujioka Yoshido said, "I was asked to buy 'Bingdundun' to bring back to Japan, and it seems that I'm going to 'explode' 'Bingdundun' in China. When I go back, I will throw away all my clothes and fill the suitcase with 'Bingdun'."
Tsujioka Yoshido revealed that before going to bed every night, he would appreciate "Bingdun". Side view, back view, viewed from above, viewed from below, 360 degrees without dead ends, no matter how you look at it, it is cute. Once, the host of the Japanese studio tried to "take off his hat" for "Bingdundun", but was stopped by Tsujioka Yoshido. He explained that it was "too pathetic" to say something like that to Bingdundun, and that should never be done to it.
bought a lot of "ice piers" because he forgot his coat on the plane. Yoshido Tsujioka was teased by the host in the Japanese studio, "It's better to buy a coat", and this matter has a "new episode". Tsujioka Yoshido told the "Global Times" reporter that his coat has been brought over by his colleagues who came to Beijing later, but his love for "Bingdundun" is too hot, and he doesn't feel cold at all. This coat is useless The place of martial arts has been rolled into a ball and held under the armpit, which is somewhat in the way. "Why don't you give it to your Chinese friends," he joked.
In the previous video, Tsujioka Yoshido tried to surround "Bingdundun" for a group photo, but only "squatted" the off-duty staff. This scene made countless netizens laugh. "Did you take a photo with 'Bingdundun' successfully?" Facing the question from the Global Times reporter, he replied, "'Bingdundun' moved too fast and I couldn’t catch up with it. Although the camera Captured it, but it didn't stay for me, maybe I haven't felt my passion yet, I will continue to express my love". Tsujioka Yoshidou also said that he hopes to shout "eggplant" with "Bingdundun" before the end of the Beijing Winter Olympics and take a good photo with him. He wants to set that photo as the wallpaper of his mobile phone. This is his dream.
As a "man who deeply loves 'Bingdundun'", Tsujioka Yoshido became "popular at the speed of light" in China. Up to now, at least 300 million people have watched the related videos of Tsujioka Yoshido and "Bingdundun". He sighed one after another, "The total number is larger than the entire population of Japan, which is shocking. China is so amazing."
talked about the accidental popularity in China, Tsujioka YoshidoThere must be some "sincerity and sincerity". In an interview with the Global Times, he said, “I’m telling you quietly, please don’t tell anyone. Recently, people often point to me while looking at the pictures on their mobile phones and say, ‘It’s you!’ If I’m interviewing , I will ask the other party to wait, and I will be very happy to take a photo with the other party after the interview." He also said that he simply expressed his love for "Bingdundun", but he did not expect to receive such high attention. This feeling was "unbelievable", and he repeatedly said "thank you" in Chinese!
Tsujioka Yoshido also has a wish about “Bingdundun”——to interview the designer of “Bingdundun”. He said that he wanted to know what kind of mood "Father of Bingdundun" used to design "Bingdundun"? How to choose the current "Bingdundun" from hundreds of "Bingdundun"? "I want to know the whole production process. If possible, I would like to have a conversation with the designer."
In fact, the head of the design team of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics mascot "Bingdundun" and Guangzhou Artist Cao Xue, Dean of the School of Visual Art and Design, also paid attention to this Japanese reporter who loves "Bingdundun". Cao Xue revealed to the media that if possible, she would like to communicate with this Japanese reporter face to face and listen to him explain why she likes "Bingdundun" so much. Cao Xue said that she is willing to lead a team to help him sign the surrounding area of "Bingdundun".
Global Times reporter told this matter to Tsujioka Yoshido, he was surprised and repeatedly shouted "What? Really?" While taking notes, he said, "This is very valuable information", hoping to facilitate this conversation.
Japan's "Prince of Figure Skating" Yuzuru Hanyu is extremely popular in China, who would you choose between "Exclusive interview with Yuzuru Hanyu" and "Bingdundun who is 'life-sized'"? Facing the "soul torture" of the "Global Times" reporter, Tsujioka Yoshidou showed embarrassment. After a while of entanglement, he said, "If it is a character, I will definitely choose an exclusive interview with Yuzuru Hanyu; if it is something else, I will definitely choose 'Bingdun'." He also added, "I want to introduce to the audience that Yuzuru Hanyu's feelings are true, and his love for 'Bingdun' is also true." If I have the opportunity to interview Yuzuru Hanyu, I will convey to him the love of the Chinese audience.
During the interview, Yoshido Tsujioka expressed his expectation for the Beijing Winter Olympics to the Global Times reporter, and also talked about the unforgettable scene while watching the opening ceremony. Tsujioka said that on the opening night, he and journalists from other countries watched together in front of the huge screen in the media center. No matter which country's delegation entered the arena, the Chinese audience gave the warmest applause. "I am very happy and touched, because the Winter Olympics is a pure sports event and a world stage. I hope that all the contestants can maintain their best condition and perform at the highest level."
Tsujioka Yoshido also emphasized, " As a member of the foreign media, I hope that the whole conference will be heated and lively. If because of my existence, everyone can pay more attention to the Beijing Winter Olympics, that would be great."
