Shion (singer)
Shion 詩音 | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Yu-hyang Park (朴有香) |
| Born | Yokohama, Kanagawa |
| Genres | R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Yu-hyang Park (朴有香, Boku Yūka),[1] better known as Shion (詩音, meaning "lyrics-sound"), is a Korean Japanese R&B singer, who has been active since mid 2000s. Originally from the underground club scene, she has achieved widespread success in the mainstream J-pop scene since 2008.[2]
Career
Early life
Born in Yokohama with South Korean nationality,[3] she grew up with her parents who were owners of a shot bar and during her childhood she had always been close to black music sounds such as ones by Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross that were often aired in the bar.[4] She began voice training at the age of 10[5] and later stayed in Detroit, USA, training under Keith John, a long time backing vocalist for Stevie Wonder.[4] She entered the Yokosuka club scene, signing with an indie record label in 2004.[6] One of her early notable works was to be featured by Sendai-based hip hop band LGY in their 2006 album Jointed 2 Homies.[5]
Break
She released her first album Candy Girl in May 28, 2008 and it debuted at #9 on the Oricon album chart.[2] Candy Girl was issued on an indie label, and it was the first indie-album in the history of the Oricon album chart to hit the top-10 spots.[6]
She then released her first single, Last Song, in August of that year and second single, Rain of Tearz / Girlicious feat. DJ Go, in April 2009. Rain of Tearz / Girlicious feat. DJ Go debuted at #6 on the Oricon singles chart.[7]
Her second album w/z Friendz peaked at #11 and third album Truth peaked at #7 on the Oricon album chart.[8]
Arrest
On December 10, 2009, she was arrested for possession of various illegal drugs including ketamine.[9] She confessed all the charges against her such as using the drugs she possessed, receiving a suspended 1-year jail sentence (in February 2010[10]). She further revealed in the trial that she had attempted to commit suicide since October 2009.[11]
Comeback
After three years absence, in July 2012, Shion released a song, "Distance", with a music video featuring model Hozunyam.[12] In 2013, she made a surprise appearance in the Koakuma Ageha fashion magazine, as one of the issue's special guests along with Gackt and one other man, getting interviewed by Emiri Aizawa.[13]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Details | Chart positions | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP | |||
| 2008 | Candy Girl
|
9 | [8] |
| 2008 | w/z Friendz
|
11 | [8] |
| 2009 | Truth
|
7 | [8] |
Singles
| Year | Details | Chart positions | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP | |||
| 2008 | Last Song
|
36 | [14] |
| 2009 | Rain of Tearz
|
6 | [7] |
| 2009 | Luv / Summer Time Luv
|
16 | [14] |
| 2012 | Distance
|
- | [12] |
References
- ^ "Suspected Singer 'Shion' Is Arrested For Drug Possession And Use", December 10, 2009, Asahi Shimbun Template:Ja icon
- ^ a b "Narco Arrest 'Shion' Confesses On Blog 1/2", December 11, 2009, J-Cast Template:Ja icon
- ^ "Singer Shion Is Arrested For Drug Use", December 11, 2009, Yomiuri Shimbun Template:Ja icon
- ^ a b "Shion Interview 1/2", June 5, 2008, Bounce.com Template:Ja icon
- ^ a b "Debuting At #9 In The Album Chart, Who Is 'Shion'?", June 6, 2008, Oricon Template:Ja icon
- ^ a b "R&B Shion Debuts At #9 On The Oricon with 'viva voce'", June 3, 2008, Sponichi Annex Template:Ja icon
- ^ a b "Shion, Second Single Debuts At #6", April 9, 2009, Oricon Template:Ja icon
- ^ a b c d Oricon Profile : Shion > Sales Rankings : Album, Oricon Template:Ja icon
- ^ "Suspended sentence for singer Shion" 15 February 2010, Tokyograph or "Singer Shion Is Arrested For Drug Use", December 11, 2009, Yomiuri Shimbun Template:Ja icon
- ^ "Singer Shion given suspended sentence for using ketamine", 15 February 2010, Allvoices, Japan Today
- ^ "The Accused Singer Shion Receives A Suspended 1-Year Jail Sentence", February 15, 2010, Asahi Shimbun Template:Ja icon
- ^ a b "Shion the Bayside Diva releases a new song after 3 years absence!", 12 July 2012, Music Lounge Template:Ja icon
- ^ "Unique coversations first-ever in 'Koakuma Ageha'", 4 February 2013, Model Press Template:Ja icon
- ^ a b Oricon Profile : Shion > Sales Rankings : Single, Oricon Template:Ja icon