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#YUKKYUN
Born in Okayama Prefecture in 1995. Graduated from the Graduate School of Letters at Aoyama Gakuin University with a major in Comparative Arts. In 2021, she officially launched her self-produced solo project, “DIVA Project.” She continues to expand her creative horizons through her overflowing love for J-POP divas and her unique aesthetic sensibility, writing lyrics for groups such as Dempagumi.inc and WEST., penning columns, and organizing film festivals. She released her second full-length album, *You Who Will Not Be Reborn*, in 2024, and her EP, *OVER THE AURORA*, in 2025. On May 26, she held her 5th-anniversary solo concert, *CAN’T STOP DIVA ME*, at Ebisu Liquidroom.
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NiEW’S PLAYLIST
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NiEW Best Music is a playlist featuring artists leading the music scene and offering alternative styles in our rapidly evolving society. Hailing from Tokyo, the NiEW editorial team proudly curates outstanding music that transcends size, genre, and nationality.
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kanekoayano Announces 2026 World Tour Across Australia, Europe and Japan
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2026.5.5
Shintaro Sakamoto Announces Nationwide Yoo-hoo Tour for 2026
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2026.4.18
OGRE YOU ASSHOLE Bring “DELAY 2026” Back With kanekoayano and deca joins
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2026.4.18
ULTRAMAN EXHIBITION Brings Six Decades of Heroes to Osaka, Fukuoka, and Yokohama in 2026
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2026.4.17
Japanese Comedian Naomi Watanabe Sets 18 Date “FROM TOKYO” Tour Across North America
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2026.3.17
Ringo Sheena Returns to the Stage Nationwide Spring 2026
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2026.2.7
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