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^?), 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.

Born in Yokohama with South Korean nationality, 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. She began voice training at the age of 10 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. One of her early notable works was to be featured by Sendai-based hip hop band LGY in their 2006 album Jointed 2 Homies.

She released her first album Candy Girl in May 28, 2008 and it debuted at #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 #6 on the Oricon singles chart.

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