Shion (singer)
{{Short description|Zainichi Korean musician}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Shion
{{Nihongo2|詩音}}
| birth_name = Yu-hyang Park ({{Nihongo2|朴有香}})
| birth_place = Yokohama, Kanagawa
| genre = R&B
| occupation = Singer, songwriter
| years_active = 2004–present
| label =
| website =
}}
{{Nihongo|Yu-hyang Park|朴有香|Boku Yūka}},[http://www.asahi.com/special/09004/TKY200912100313.html "Suspected Singer 'Shion' Is Arrested For Drug Possession And Use"], December 10, 2009, Asahi Shimbun {{in lang|ja}} better known as Shion ({{Nihongo2|詩音}}, meaning "lyrics-sound"), is a Japanese-born Korean{{cite web |date=2009-12-11 |language=ko |publisher=뉴스인사이드 |title=마약 혐의로 체포된 제일교포 가수 시온은 누구? |url=http://www.newsinside.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=71455}} 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.[http://www.j-cast.com/2009/12/11056053.html "Narco Arrest 'Shion' Confesses On Blog 1/2"], December 11, 2009, J-Cast {{in lang|ja}}
Career
=Early life=
Born in Yokohama with South Korean nationality,[https://web.archive.org/web/20091213114601/http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20091210-OYT1T01023.htm "Singer Shion Is Arrested For Drug Use"], December 11, 2009, Yomiuri Shimbun {{in lang|ja}} 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.[https://web.archive.org/web/20090219211905/http://www.bounce.com/interview/article.php/4305 "Shion Interview 1/2"], June 5, 2008, Bounce.com {{in lang|ja}} She began voice training at the age of 10[http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/55265/ "Debuting At #9 In The Album Chart, Who Is 'Shion'?"], June 6, 2008, Oricon {{in lang|ja}} and later stayed in Detroit, United States, training under Keith John, a long time backing vocalist for Stevie Wonder. She entered the Yokosuka club scene, signing with an indie record label in 2004.[http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/special/archive/2008archive/KFullNormal20080603009.html "R&B Shion Debuts At #9 On The Oricon with 'viva voce'"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623194955/http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/special/archive/2008archive/KFullNormal20080603009.html |date=June 23, 2016 }}, June 3, 2008, Sponichi Annex {{in lang|ja}} One of her early notable works was to be featured by Sendai-based hip hop band LGY in their 2006 album Jointed 2 Homies.
=Break=
She released her first album Candy Girl on May 28, 2008 and it debuted at No. 9 on the Oricon album chart. 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.
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 No. 6 on the Oricon singles chart.[http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/65042/ "Shion, Second Single Debuts At #6"], April 9, 2009, Oricon {{in lang|ja}}
Her second album w/z Friendz peaked at No. 11 and third album Truth peaked at No. 7 on the Oricon album chart.[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/386810/ranking/cd_album/ Oricon Profile : Shion > Sales Rankings : Album], Oricon {{in lang|ja}}
=Arrest=
On December 10, 2009, she was arrested for possession of various illegal drugs including ketamine.[http://www.tokyograph.com/news/suspended-sentence-for-singer-shion/ "Suspended sentence for singer Shion"] February 15, 2010, Tokyograph or [https://web.archive.org/web/20091213114601/http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20091210-OYT1T01023.htm "Singer Shion Is Arrested For Drug Use"], December 11, 2009, Yomiuri Shimbun {{in lang|ja}} She confessed all the charges against her such as using the drugs she possessed, receiving a suspended 1-year jail sentence {{small|(in February 2010[http://www.allvoices.com/news/5234214-crime-singer-shion-given-suspended-sentence-for-using-ketamine "Singer Shion given suspended sentence for using ketamine"] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120717151416/http://www.allvoices.com/news/5234214-crime-singer-shion-given-suspended-sentence-for-using-ketamine |date=July 17, 2012 }}, February 15, 2010, Allvoices, Japan Today)}}. She further revealed in the trial that she had attempted to commit suicide since October 2009.[http://www.asahi.com/showbiz/music/TKY201002150395.html "The Accused Singer Shion Receives A Suspended 1-Year Jail Sentence"], February 15, 2010, Asahi Shimbun {{in lang|ja}}
=Comeback=
After three years absence, in July 2012, Shion released a song, "Distance", with a music video featuring model Hozunyam.[http://www.music-lounge.jp/v2/articl/news/detail/?articl=2012/07/12-17:46:00_a2ec279b327d07bd9cabc12c9bc8773e "Shion the Bayside Diva releases a new song after 3 years absence!"], July 12, 2012, Music Lounge {{in lang|ja}} 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.[http://mdpr.jp/review/detail/1223458 "Unique conversations first-ever in 'Koakuma Ageha'"], February 4, 2013, Model Press {{in lang|ja}} She covered hide's song "Hurry Go Round" for Tribute VI -Female Spirits-, released on December 18, 2013.{{cite web| title = hide Tribute VI -Female SPIRITS- | url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=TKCA-74017| work = cdjapan.jp| accessdate = December 15, 2013}}
Discography
=Albums=
| class="wikitable"
! rowspan="2"|Year ! rowspan="2"|Details ! Chart positions ! rowspan="2"|Ref |
| style="width:3em;font-size:75%;"| JP |
|---|
| 2008
| Candy Girl : Released: May 28, 2008 |align="center"| 9 |
| 2008
| w/z Friendz : Released: October 29, 2008 |align="center"|11 |
| 2009
| Truth : Released: October 7, 2009 |align="center"|7 |
=Singles=
| class="wikitable"
! rowspan="2"|Year ! rowspan="2"|Details ! Chart positions ! rowspan="2"|Ref |
| style="width:3em;font-size:75%;"| JP |
|---|
| 2008
| Last Song : Released: August 22, 2008 |align="center"| 36 |[http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/386810/ranking/cd_single/ Oricon Profile : Shion > Sales Rankings : Single], Oricon {{in lang|ja}} |
| 2009
| Rain of Tearz : Released: April 8, 2009 |align="center"|6 |
| 2009
| Luv / Summer Time Luv : Released: July 29, 2009 |align="center"|16 |
| 2012
| Distance : Released: July 11, 2012 |align="center" |
Filmography
= Television shows =
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Network ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| scope="row"| 2022
| Singforest | SBS | Cast | {{N/A}} |
References
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Category:South Korean rhythm and blues singers
Category:South Korean women singers
Category:Zainichi Korean musicians