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Yui (official: YUI ) is a Japanese J-pop/J-rock artist, born March 26, 1987 in Fukuoka, Japan. She is signed to Sony Music Records Japan.
Yui began writing poems in ninth grade. At the age of sixteen, by recommendation of her mother, she began studying song, songwriting, and guitar at a private music school in her native Fukuoka. Aspiring to become a professional, she carried her guitar around and sang at local places such as the seashore of Shingu, and in the middle of the rice fields of Kaminofu.
In March 2004, she sang three songs at an audition hosted by Sony Music Japan, as opposed to the audition rule that a participant could only sing two songs. All judges evaluated her with the highest score, which caused a fierce scramble among labels. She first sang “Why Me”, which was later coupled with her debut single, followed by “It’s Happy Line” and “I Know”, the latter of which was included on her indie single. Sitting cross-legged on the floor, she strummed her guitar and sang.
Upon leaving her home of Fukuoka for Tokyo, Yui wrote the song “Feel My Soul”. She was planning its release on an indie label as a tribute to her hometown, when the song caught the ears of Fuji TV producer Mr. Yamaguchi, who happened to see the demo video clip. He claimed Yui’s voice haunted him so much that he went out of his way to visit the recording studio himself. He even made his channel’s prime time drama an extraordinary tie-in with Yui’s debut track.
On February 23, Yui released her first major debut single, Feel My Soul, which sold over 100,000. Yui’s next three singles did not chart as high as Feel My Soul did and were only a moderate success compared to Feel My Soul. Yui starred in a movie released on June 17, 2006, titled Midnight Sun,1 which was screened at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.[2] It wasn’t until Yui’s 5th single, Good-bye Days, that Yui gained huge success. Good-bye Days was written for the movie she starred in titled “Midnight Sun” and is by far her highest selling single. I Remember You acquired moderate success also due to Good-bye days success. Soon following, Yui’s 7th single Rolling Star was chosen by the anime series Bleach to be the 5th opening theme song and Life was also chosen as the 5th ending theme song for Bleach.
Her second album, Can't Buy My Love, fared well on the Oricon charts, staying for two weeks at #1 and shattering her entire previous album's record sales in one week. So far, Can't Buy My Love has manged to sell over 500,000 copies. Due to the success of Can't Buy My Love, Yui's previous album charted once again to add another 9k or so to the Oricon counting.
She released her 9th single, "My Generation / Understand", on 13 June 2007. This was the very first time that Yui released a double A-side single. My Generation is the theme song for the drama "Seito Shokun!", and Understand is the theme song for the movie "Sidecar ni Inu."
Although she is uncomfortable talking to people, she enjoys communicating with her audience at street performances in the Tenjin district of Fukuoka.
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I love her voice…it’s sweet and soft. Plus I loved her acting in Taiyou no Uta!
no he voice no good is ayumi better then her
yea she has a really nice voice, and her character from Taiyou no Uta was just adorable
Yui is definitely my favorite artist.
I LOVE YUI !!! She’s the best :D
i love yui. she’s so kawaii especially her songs and her voice! you rock!
YUI ’s so kawaii xD her music is so cute~ __
yui is so good at singing!!
One of the rare few female J-pop artistes I really really respect. YUI is cool, and super-talented.
yui…..looks pretty….though i have not heard her sing though but i will try to…..
nt only an angelic face, but a stunning crystal clear vocal, pen down own lyric, wOOT what more can u ask from a singer?
i luv yui sooooooooooooooo much
she have sweet n soft voice.
i start' like her when i heard a song kol "tomorrow's way"
da mv is perfect.
Yeaahh YUI is the best... my favorite one...so cute :)
her songs are really really really really really :) good..
.... love her
never 4get this Girl since i hear her song....
YUI punk rock never die..
YUI is the best!!! i love her so much!!!
this gurl roxxx
i love yui ^^ she's cute and talented :)
Yui is my favorite j/ artist girl, she's so cute, kirei na hito and has a lot of talent, i really respect her… my favorites songs of her are LIFE and FEEL MY SOUL.
Yui Rock...My World i liki Taiyou no Uta...almost made me cry...sad movie
Yui Really Cute...!!
muka xang filipina.
is it true that she and teppei used to be dating? coz a website mentioned that teppei was dating a girl named YUI (2 yrs ago i think) and i dunno if its her or aragaki yui... I just wanted to be sure :) If its true then Yui is very lucky :)
i like Yui's voice i think is the best. I like Yui's voice over Ayumi Hamasaki
woot..im a YL..yay..YUI is the best of the best
she's so kawaii
I love YUI so much ..
I really do ..
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I like Utada Hikaru than her.
I love her music.she has nice voice.
Yui Kicks ass, MIDNIGHT SUN was awesome!!!!!!!
shes the best
xoxo
Yui is an amazing person. One of the most amazing girl singers in Japan. She has such an soft voice. Shes rocks..
~Rock ON!!
yui!!!
luv yui very much..
hehe
kawai nee,,
luv her voice and songs..
When i heard Yui voice music its me more energy & happy
What are nice wheater to hear some music
Yui song 'love is all ' not so bad to
Keep make a good song yui you the best
I love YUI's voice and songs.... everything is awesome ^^
My favourite YUI's song is 'Tomorrow's way' this song is the most beautiful song I have ever heard !!!
YUI rocks !!!
The most gifted japanese singer of all time.
Yui? When i heared her song and watched her at Midnight Sun, She totally awesome, her voice and the way she played guitar. Her songs are really touches my heart. I wish to meet her someday.
i really adore her she is my role model