Mao Asada & Yu-Na Kim Interview 2007 Japanese Show Pt 1

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Click here for English translation!-Yu-na & Mao on 2007 Japanese Show [[Voice Over : Right now (2007), two 16 year old girls are shining on the figure skating world: (...Voice over introductions..) We've brought the two stars into our studio for the first time!]] Host: Is this the first time you two had an interview together? Mao: This is our first time for a long interview, yes. Host: You too, Yu-Na? (Yu-Na has a translator behind her.) Yu-Na: We both speak different languages, we sometimes speak in English, but we're not really good at it. This is our first time like this kind of interview. [[VO: Mao is about to talk about what they have in common.]] ••• Mao talks about both of them about similarity in height;... both growing from the previous year and this year;... (Host: And what else?) ...both having same birth year and month in September;... both having older sisters;... and both having puppies as pets... H: You both have puppies? Mao's puppy is "Aero" how about Yu-Na? Y: "Toto" and "Haneuri" ("Sky") (Yu-Na's Translator:) Two puppies? One's "Toto" and another, "Haneuri" H: You both are also ranked #1 in the world. M: This is the first time hearing it, surprised. Y: I'm happy we both have good starts to senior debut. [[VO: April 2006, Mao is Japan's idol in her first year in H.S. ••Clip shows Mao's success in Japan and leaving with her sister for America to train. Yu-Na's popularity; visits H.S. and her physical therapy for her injuries. Facing each other at World Championships, Yu-Na had a season's best in the SP and gained a bronze medal. Mao to 2nd place. Silver Medal. Miki Ando won the gold, and made Japanese history winning 1st and 2nd for the country.]] Host: Both of you competed in the Worlds for the first time. Mao-chan, what was the competition like? Mao: I learned a lot from the SP. It made a good memorable impression. H: Are you happy or disappointed with the results? M: I'm happy for the most part. H: But after your competition, were there any complicated feelings? M: Yes. H: And Yu-Na-chan, we're you surprised by your mature and charming artistic expressions? Y: (laughs) Mmm... I tried to express myself to the music, it helped a lot. Especially in this competition, I was happy about my performance. H: Nevertheless, having injuries, you are still receiving medical care. In this clip, could you explain what kind of medical attention you are getting? Y: This is Korean acupuncture. This (Clip shows her lower back and feet) helps mobilize the body while needles are placed. H: Doesn't it hurt when the needles are inserted? Y: It hurts, but I can endure it. H: Mao-chan, have you had any treatments like that? M: (Mao shakes head) No. I haven't (laughs) It looks very painful. H: Mao, last season, around this time, you were in America. How was American life like? M: Before I left, I was worried about communicating and eating there. But I haven't had too much difficulties making my own home. H: Was the food fattening? M: Yes, so I mostly made my own food at home. H: And Yu-Na, living in Canada, Did you experience any culture shock? Y: Since elementary school, I trained a lot outside my home country. So I didn't experience any culture shock. I'm really good at adapting to new environments. I had no difficulty living in Canada. H: Mao, did you blend well in America? How was it? M: Yes I did. (blend well) H: How about communicating? Could you converse in English? M: I'm not good at it, but I'm trying my best. [[VO: Is it possible that Mao can communicate with Yu-Na in English?]] M: Yes, we sometimes chat in English, we both know a little bit, so our conversations don't last too long. but we had talked on many occasions. [[VO: Let's see how Mao speaks in English in a moment. But Yu-na, why are you laughing??]] [Miki's first figure skating quiz: The word "figure skating" what does "figure" mean? M: "I'm not talking about dolls. I'll tell you the answer after the commercials!" VO: ••Talks about Compulsory competition and judging shapes] Host: Can you say a little something in English? Could you introduce yourself to her? M: Who first? Me? H: How about you first Mao? [[VO: Mao-chan!! Is about to speak in English!!]] M: My name is Mao. Y: My name's Yu-Na. [[VO: Yu-Na's laughing at Mao's broken English! But she's very kind to answer back to Mao.]] Y: Did you have lunch? M: Yes. Y: Me too. H: She asked you if you ate? (Mao says yes) What did you eat? M: Me? I ate steak for lunch. H: You like steak? M: Yes, I do. H: Is there kimchi in Canada? Y: There are a lot of Korean supermarkets in Canada, I have no difficulty getting Korean food. H: Do Koreans eat kimchi everyday? Y: Yes. H: Mao-chan, likes chocolate. M: I also like Korean BBQ. H: Korean BBQ! Korean BBQ in the U.S. M: Yes. Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh_Bk9Ll-2A