Viral Beauty Chuchu Haruchou Makes FRIDAY Debut Remember the Two Kanji Child

“I came to check if you’re really not AI!” (laughs)

Photo model Chuchu Haruchou, known for her innocent, baby-faced look and marshmallow body, has been causing a stir on social media with her gravure shots. Her posts, which often garner nearly 10,000 “likes,” and her charming smile have earned her 74,000 followers, all of whom she cheers up. Despite this, her age and background remain shrouded in mystery, and her striking looks have even led to whispers of her possibly being AI.

“The AI theory is something fans often mention. Some people even come to my events saying, ‘I came to check if you’re really not AI!’ (laughs).”

The events refer to the fan meetings Chuchu regularly hosts. These gatherings, often held in Tokyo, attract fans from all over the country.

“I hold a photo shoot event once a week as a chance to meet my fans. I also upload gravure photos to X every day as part of my usual activities, and I sell products related to those photos, like signed Cheki or CD-Rs containing image data, through my online store.”

“Everyone travels from far away to come see me, and they’re all so kind. I end up getting healed every time. Some people have photography as a hobby, and others come and say, ‘I don’t have a camera, but I just wanted to meet you.’ In my photo shoots, smartphone photography is okay, and it’s more about interaction than actual shooting, so I’d be happy if many more people could casually come and visit in the future.”

Her rare stage name “Chuchu,” which is difficult to read at first glance, is one she came up with herself, and she explains it’s a name using kanji characters that don’t directly correspond to the reading.

“I just wanted a cute and easy-to-remember name. At first, I was thinking of a name in hiragana because I wanted it to sound soft, and I considered using ‘chuchu’ in hiragana. But then, I realized it would be difficult to search for X, so I decided against that. Instead, I thought, ‘Why not use kanji?’ and came up with the name ‘Chuchu’ by combining my favorite motif, a butterfly (chōchō), and the kanji for spring (haru). I wanted the name to be memorable, so I thought with this name, people might remember me as that girl with the two difficult kanji characters.”

 

 

“Fortunately, the number of followers on X continues to grow, and more people are coming to events through word of mouth from fans. Because there are many ways people get to know about me, I was hoping to have more opportunities to reach out, so I’m really happy to be featured in a magazine for the first time!”

I want to cherish each and every encounter.

“I was really happy when I received the offer to appear in a gravure shoot, and I was also a little skeptical, thinking, ‘Is this really the FRIDAY that everyone knows?’ (laughs). In my usual activities, I prepare my own outfits and do my own makeup, so being surrounded by staff for a shoot like today was refreshing, and it was a really fun experience.”

During the shoot, what stood out was how Chuchu Haruchou communicated by looking directly at the staff.

“I often hear from fans that when they meet me, I seem different from my photos. They often say things like, ‘You’re brighter than I expected’ or ‘You’re more talkative.’ I might come across as mysterious or quiet in photos. There were even rumors that I might be AI (laughs). I’m happy when people say I have a gap from my image in a positive way.”

It’s been a little over a year since Chuchu began her gravure activities via X in October 2023. When asked about her goals moving forward:

“My main goal right now is to have more people know about Chuchu. I see reaching 100,000 followers on X as a milestone, but honestly, I’m really happy every time someone new discovers me, even though I realize how difficult that can be. That’s why I want to cherish every encounter and continue working hard in my activities.”

PROFILE
Chuchu (T148)
From Iwate Prefecture. She began posting her gravure shots on X in October 2023, quickly gaining attention. On her official fan club, “Chuchu Club,” she shares exclusive content such as blogs and videos. For the latest updates, follow her on X (@chu_chu148) and Instagram (@chuchu148_ab).

Check out Chuchu’s latest gravure and videos here.

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