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IconiQ
Lee Ayumi (born August 25, 1984), professionally known as Ayumi (previously Ahyoomee) in South Korea and Yumi Itō (previously ICONIQ) in Japan, is a Japanese-born South Korean singer, actress and entertainer based in Japan and South Korea. She debuted under the stage name Ahyoomee in 2001, as the leader and lead vocalist of South Korean girl group Sugar, a position she served in until the group's disbandment in 2006. Following the disbandment, Lee embarked on a solo career in South Korea under SM, releasing two digital singles. In 2008, she returned to Japan and began an acting career under the Japanese stage name Yumi Itō. In 2009, she debuted as a singer in Japan, under Avex's Rhythm Zone, taking the stage name Iconiq, and released a studio album, an EP, and seven digital singles. Early life Lee Ayumi was born in Tottori, Japan on August 25, 1984 to a Korean mother from Chungcheong and a second-generation Zainichi Korean father. She lived in Japan until the age of 15 be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Lady
"Tokyo Lady" (stylized as TOKYO LADY) is a song by Japanese/Korean musician Iconiq, released as her debut single of August 11, 2010. The single was originally planned for a July 28 release, however was postponed. It is currently her last physical single. Writing The song is an electro/rock-styled pop song, written by NaNa Music and Uta, the writers of "Crystal Girl" and "LoveShineMagic" from Iconiq's debut album '' Change Myself''. The lyrics of the song continue on with the same themes as Iconiq's '' Change Myself'' songs do, speaking of new beginnings, bright futures and references to objects in everyday life. The scene in "Tokyo Lady" is of a woman after a break up of a relationship, who has already begun the process of moving on. As she walks forward, "the world changes." References are made to the song's protagonist going to a social event, as she "paints the town" while wearing pink high heels, and faces her favorite place while throwing hey car key into her bag. According ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Change Myself
''Change Myself'' is Japanese pop musician Iconiq's debut album, released on March 10, 2010. The album was initially planned for a February 24 release, which was postponed for two weeks. Background Iconiq originally released music in Japan and South Korea as the leader of the girl-group Sugar. Iconiq released two solo singles under the name Ahyoomee in Korea in 2006, with Sugar disbanding in December 2006. In 2008, Iconiq moved to West Hollywood, California to study at dance and vocal schools. Iconiq cites this trip for the inspiration for the change/rebirth theme of her Japanese debut. Iconiq returned to Japan in 2009, signed as an artist to Avex Entertainment. The stage name ''Iconiq'' was chosen for her re-debut, due to its strong impact and personal meaning/goal, "to become an icon for the era." believing the name had strong impact. Promotion The bulk of the marketing for the album centred on Iconiq's buzz cut hair-style, often marketed as , along with the catch-phrase H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Change Myself (song)
"Change Myself" is Japanese/Korean musician Iconiq's second Japanese digital single, and the title track of her debut album, ''Change Myself''. The song was central to much of the album's promotion, such as its use in commercials for Shiseido's ''Maquillage'' cosmetics range. The song's lyrics influenced the change theme to Iconiq's debut. The song was somewhat successful in the digital market, peaking at #1 on Recochoku's weekly ringtone ranking chart. However, the song only received moderate success as a full-length download, peaking at #20 on RIAJ's Digital Track Chart. Release The song was first released as a ringtone on January 20, 2010. A 1:39 edit of the song was released as B-side on Iconiq's " I'm Lovin' You" rental single, on January 27, 2010. A shorter edited version of the song was released as a digital download to cellphones on March 3, 2010, with the full-length version released simultaneously in cellphone and PC digital stores on March 31, 2010. The song appears o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm Lovin' You
"I'm Lovin' You" (stylised as "I'm lovin' you") is Japanese/Korean musician Iconiq's debut Japanese solo single, a duet with Exile vocalist Atsushi. It was released on January 27, 2010 as a digital download to cellphones, as well as a special release CD in rental stores, featuring shortened versions of "I'm Lovin' You" and Iconiq's second digital single, "Change Myself." Writing The song is an upbeat R&B song, described in the press as "a love story about the moment when friends become lovers." The lyrics are observations by two different people, who see each other and wish that they were each other's partner. Iconiq and Atsushi collaborated because they wanted to create similar types of music. Atsushi thought a collaboration would be interesting, due to the pair having the same hairstyle. Promotion "I'm Lovin' You" was first unveiled in a commercial for Shiseido's Maquillage cosmetics line, featuring actress Juri Ueno, in late November 2009. At the time, large-scale billboard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bye Now!
"Bye Now!" (stylised as BYE NOW!) is a song by Japanese/Korean musician Iconiq, and the lead promotional track from her debut album, ''Change Myself'', released in March 2010. It was widely played at radio stations during the album's release, peaking at #8 on the ''Billboard'' Japan Hot 100. The song was later featured on her extended play '' Light Ahead'' in September 2010. Writing The song is a synthpop/R&B song, written by Michico, T. Kura, the writers of Iconiq's debut single "I'm Lovin' You." The lyrics of the song describe an everyday scene, in which the subject of the song is dissatisfied with her life. She "purposely spills her coffee everywhere" and thinks that "every single day is like a ceremony." She decides to work against this daily pressure, by saying goodbye to this "dangerous pressure" and "complex that everyone, even her boyfriend has" by being true to herself. Promotion The song was used in commercials for Shiseido's ''Maquillage'' make-up range and starred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhythm Zone
(RZN) is a record label in the Avex Group that releases urban contemporary Japanese music. History The label was founded in 1999 by Max Matsuura with a focus on urban music, signing M-Flo as its first artist, then followed by Exile. In 2000, Koda Kumi was signed by Rhythm Zone and debuted with the song "Take Back". Artists and sublabels Main : * 2NE1 (Avex/Rhythm Zone/YGEX) * Afra and the Incredible Beatbox Band * Aili * Aria * Asako Toki * Asia Engineer * Baby M * Boyz II Men (Japan only) * Bright * Caravan * The Chill * Deep (formerly Color) * Dorlis * Dream * DJ Emma * Exile ** Atsushi (Atsushi Sato) ** Nesmith (Ryuta Karim Nesmith) * FAKY * Fukumimi * Giant Swing * Happiness * Miyuki Hatakeyama * Yuko Ishida * Iconiq (Ito Ayumi) * J Soul Brothers * Jamosa * Jonte * Joey Boy * Ken the 390 * Kumi Koda * Seara Kojo * Lisa * M-Flo ** Ryu Yeong-gi (Verbal) ** Taku Takahashi * Mai * May J. * Micron' Stuff * Mini Box * mink * Miray * Shion Miyawaki * Nao * Ohashi Tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sugar (South Korean Group)
Sugar (Hangul:슈가, Japanese:シュガー) was a South Korean girl group formed by Starworld in 2001. The group's final lineup was composed of Ahyoomee, Hye Seung and Lee Ha Rin. During their career, the group saw moderate success in the Korean music market and released multiple songs in Japan. Sugar's Japanese singles "Take It Shake It" and "Real Identity" were notably the theme songs for Kaleido Star, a popular anime. The group officially disbanded after their contract with Starworld expired in December 2006, while only Ahyoomee maintained her career with Starworld until 2007 before transferring to the Starworld's affiliated label SM Entertainment. History Sugar made their first public appearance on music show in December 2001 with pre-debut single "Sweet Love". The group later released their debut album, ''Tell Me Why'', with the single "Tell Me Why" on March 13, 2002. Sugar was most compared by fans to the female groups M.I.L.K. and Shinvi for their similar musical styl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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