Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+ Matsuyama Kenichi 松山ケンイチ, L คุง จาก Death Note จ้า

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Making Of A Screen Icon

Played by one of Japan’s most-watched actors of his generation, Matsuyama Ken’ichi, L not only helped capture the serial killer in the movie, but also won acclaim and attention of fans of the comic series. Much of L’s success was attributed to the charismatic and assuring presence of 22-year-old Ken’ichi, who turned the pale-complexioned, sweet-sucking youngster into a screen icon.

It was least surprise, then, that L would get his own film. Still, when director Nakata Hideo first met Ken’ichi, it turned out to be an eye-opener of sorts.

“When I met Matsuyama for the first time, he asked me what the theme of this film was. He was so straightforward that it caught by surprise. I told him it was a story about three young people, L, Maki and Boy,” says Hideo, best known for his work on horror flicks such as The Ring and Chaos.

“I also said that while the storyline is about the events caused by a killer virus, the film also asks whether one person can change the world. I didn’t intend to sound optimistic that the world could be better tomorrow, but rather, I stressed the spiritual aspect – whether we could at least create a better world for the next generation.”

It marked the beginning of L: Change The World. Interestingly, while Hideo wanted an L completely different from the Death Note movies, Ken’ichi insisted on retaining the image he had helped craft. Word had it that the two would occasionally disagree but fortunately managed to iron out their differences.

This possibly explains why Ken’ichi said the pressure forced him to consider quitting the movie on several occasions, but stayed on after counseling from the director. The movie, which chronicles the final 23 days before L’s death, also features a strong supporting cast, including younger performers Fukuda Mayuko and Fukuda Narushi.

Five Fabulous Years

Born on 5 March 1985, in Aomori, Japan, Ken’ichi beat out more than 16, 000 competitors to win the New Style Audition organized by his current talent agency Horipro when he was just 16 years old. Since then, he has carved out a niche in the business for himself with a string of quirky roles.

In 2002, he made his TV debut with a bit part in Gokusen, alongside Matsumoto Jun and Oguri Shun. It was after appearing in the tearjerker 1 Litre of Tears, where he played the high-schooler protagonist’s first love, that his popularity ratings shot up. As a testament to his clout, he was subsequently offered a supporting role in the movie Nana, where he played 15-year-old bassist Shin Okazaki.

These days, Ken’ichi juggles between TV and film assignments, holding his own against veterans such as Sorimachi Takashi and Oda Yuji. His recent credits include The Blue Wolf (a period epic about the life of Mongolian leader Genghis Khan), Ten Nights Of Dream (based on a novel by Japanese author Soseki Natsume), Shindo (about the friendship between a piano prodigy and her less talented school-mate), as well as Tsubaki Sanjuro (a remake of the Kurosawa Akira samurai classic). Up next for this hardworking heartthrob are two manga-turned-movies, including ninja flick Kamui Gaiden, and Detroit Metal City, where he plays a shy college student who leads a double life as the lead singer of a heavy metal band.

5 Fun Facts You Must Know About Ken'ichi - Or L!

- If it were up to Ken'ichi, this will be the last time he plays L - at least for the near future. AT one interview, he hinted that he would reprise the role only if he were making the movie independently.

- Ken'ichi won the Best New Actor honours at the Hochi and Yokohama Film Awards with his performance in Death Note. He also bagged a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 2007 Japanese Academy Awards. His role model is Nakamura Shidoh, whom he worked with on the critically-acclaimed Yamato.

- Unlike L, Ken'ichi gets along very well with others. He was spotted on various occasions tucking into steamboat dinner with colleagues and even treated them to shark's fin cuisine during a trip to Hong Kong.

- One of Ken'ichi's fans is popular Japanese model-singer Leah Dizon. She admitted she was smitten after watching his 2003 movie Winning Pass and has caught all his performances since. Her management tried to set up a meeting with the actor, but his company rejected the proposal. Disappointed, Leah lamented on her blog about hoping to have a boyfriend!

- Ken'ichi's favourite colours for clothing are white and black.

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พี่โอ๋สามารถ ขอบคุณค่ะ แล้ว ว่างๆ จะแปลดู

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Making Of A Screen Icon

Played by one of Japan’s most-watched actors of his generation, Matsuyama Ken’ichi, L not only helped capture the serial killer in the movie, but also won acclaim and attention of fans of the comic series. Much of L’s success was attributed to the charismatic and assuring presence of 22-year-old Ken’ichi, who turned the pale-complexioned, sweet-sucking youngster into a screen icon.

It was least surprise, then, that L would get his own film. Still, when director Nakata Hideo first met Ken’ichi, it turned out to be an eye-opener of sorts.

“When I met Matsuyama for the first time, he asked me what the theme of this film was. He was so straightforward that it caught by surprise. I told him it was a story about three young people, L, Maki and Boy,” says Hideo, best known for his work on horror flicks such as The Ring and Chaos.

“I also said that while the storyline is about the events caused by a killer virus, the film also asks whether one person can change the world. I didn’t intend to sound optimistic that the world could be better tomorrow, but rather, I stressed the spiritual aspect – whether we could at least create a better world for the next generation.”

It marked the beginning of L: Change The World. Interestingly, while Hideo wanted an L completely different from the Death Note movies, Ken’ichi insisted on retaining the image he had helped craft. Word had it that the two would occasionally disagree but fortunately managed to iron out their differences.

This possibly explains why Ken’ichi said the pressure forced him to consider quitting the movie on several occasions, but stayed on after counseling from the director. The movie, which chronicles the final 23 days before L’s death, also features a strong supporting cast, including younger performers Fukuda Mayuko and Fukuda Narushi.

Five Fabulous Years

Born on 5 March 1985, in Aomori, Japan, Ken’ichi beat out more than 16, 000 competitors to win the New Style Audition organized by his current talent agency Horipro when he was just 16 years old. Since then, he has carved out a niche in the business for himself with a string of quirky roles.

In 2002, he made his TV debut with a bit part in Gokusen, alongside Matsumoto Jun and Oguri Shun. It was after appearing in the tearjerker 1 Litre of Tears, where he played the high-schooler protagonist’s first love, that his popularity ratings shot up. As a testament to his clout, he was subsequently offered a supporting role in the movie Nana, where he played 15-year-old bassist Shin Okazaki.

These days, Ken’ichi juggles between TV and film assignments, holding his own against veterans such as Sorimachi Takashi and Oda Yuji. His recent credits include The Blue Wolf (a period epic about the life of Mongolian leader Genghis Khan), Ten Nights Of Dream (based on a novel by Japanese author Soseki Natsume), Shindo (about the friendship between a piano prodigy and her less talented school-mate), as well as Tsubaki Sanjuro (a remake of the Kurosawa Akira samurai classic). Up next for this hardworking heartthrob are two manga-turned-movies, including ninja flick Kamui Gaiden, and Detroit Metal City, where he plays a shy college student who leads a double life as the lead singer of a heavy metal band.

5 Fun Facts You Must Know About Ken'ichi - Or L!

- If it were up to Ken'ichi, this will be the last time he plays L - at least for the near future. AT one interview, he hinted that he would reprise the role only if he were making the movie independently.

- Ken'ichi won the Best New Actor honours at the Hochi and Yokohama Film Awards with his performance in Death Note. He also bagged a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 2007 Japanese Academy Awards. His role model is Nakamura Shidoh, whom he worked with on the critically-acclaimed Yamato.

- Unlike L, Ken'ichi gets along very well with others. He was spotted on various occasions tucking into steamboat dinner with colleagues and even treated them to shark's fin cuisine during a trip to Hong Kong.

- One of Ken'ichi's fans is popular Japanese model-singer Leah Dizon. She admitted she was smitten after watching his 2003 movie Winning Pass and has caught all his performances since. Her management tried to set up a meeting with the actor, but his company rejected the proposal. Disappointed, Leah lamented on her blog about hoping to have a boyfriend!

- Ken'ichi's favourite colours for clothing are white and black.

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One of Ken'ichi's fans is popular Japanese model-singer Leah Dizon. She admitted she was smitten after watching his 2003 movie Winning Pass and has caught all his performances since. Her management tried to set up a meeting with the actor, but his company rejected the proposal. Disappointed, Leah lamented on her blog about hoping to have a boyfriend!

จริงด้วย ลีอาห์ชอบเคนจังขนาดนี้เลยเหรอ แอบหึงหวง
อนุรักษ์เคนจังไว้เป็นมรดกโลกเถอะ เก็บไว้ให้ลูกหลานดู

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5 fun fact

ข้อ 4 นี่ไม่ตลกเลยนะ

Leah Dizon ก็เหล่เคนจังของพวกเราด้วยเหรอเนี่ย
ทางบริษัทเคนจังไม่ให้พบกันนะดีแล้ว ทำดีมาก ถูกต้องๆ

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จริงด้วย ลีอาห์ชอบเคนจังขนาดนี้เลยเหรอ แอบหึงหวง     
อนุรักษ์เคนจังไว้เป็นมรดกโลกเถอะ เก็บไว้ให้ลูกหลานดู 

มรดกโลก.....น่าตาดี๊ดี............สมบัติผลัดกันชม

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