Ailee
Origins & Roots Born Amy Lee in Denver, Colorado, and raised in New Jersey, Ailee displayed an extraordinary affinity for music from an early age. Growing up in a multicultural environment in the United States, she was heavily influenced by…
Nationality American-Japanese
Aihana Yuma
Origins & Roots Aihana Yuma emerged from the vibrant underground subcultures of Japan, capturing the hearts of alternative music fans with her distinct aesthetic and undeniable charm. Growing up immersed in modern pop culture and subcultural arts, she developed a…
Ai Tomioka
Origins & Roots Ai Tomioka was born in Japan with a natural inclination toward musical storytelling. During her formative childhood years, she experienced a cross-cultural upbringing by spending time living in Australia, an immersion that profoundly shaped her auditory palette…
Ai Higuchi
Origins & Childhood Roots Ai Higuchi was born on November 28, 1989, in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, and spent her formative years growing up in Nagano. Immersed in an environment that nurtured artistic expression, she began playing the piano at the…
Ahaz (Girl’s World)
Origins & Roots Ahaz represents the special bond between A-ra and Hari, two vibrant members of the girl group Girl’s World under Liz Entertainment. Brought together through shared artistic ambitions, their relationship quickly blossomed into one of the most celebrated…
RAG POUND
Origins & Roots ®AG POUND was originally formed in 2005, emerging as one of the very first dedicated Krump dance crews in Japan. Founded by visionary dancer Twiggz JUN, the crew sought to bring the intense, raw street style originating…
Afterglow
Origins & Roots Born out of Bushiroad’s sprawling multi-media phenomenon BanG Dream!, Afterglow represents the raw, rebellious spirit of high school rock music. Formed by a tight-knit circle of childhood friends who grew up together, the band’s narrative revolves around…
After the Rain
Origins & Roots Formed in 2016, After the Rain emerged from the vibrant Japanese underground internet music scene known as utaite, bringing together two powerhouse creators: Mafumafu and Soraru. Their individual journeys began years prior on video-sharing platforms, where they…
After LIKE Team (I-LAND2)
Origins & Roots The After LIKE Team emerged as a stellar temporary collaborative unit during the high-stakes entrance tests of Mnet’s acclaimed survival reality show, I-LAND2 : N Bringing together aspiring talents from diverse backgrounds, the group was forged with…
AEN
Origins & Roots Formed under the powerful joint coalition of STARSHIP Entertainment and Amuse, AEN emerged as a trans-national septet uniting South Korean and Japanese talent. The group’s nomenclature is a profound portmanteau: ‘A new Era of Now,’ signifying a…