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雅-miyavi-
MYV☆POPS album cover
Background information
Born	September 14, 1981, Nishikujo, Japan
Genre(s)	Rock Pop
Instrument(s)	Guitar
Years active	2002–present
Label(s)	PS Company/Universal
Website	O-re-sa-ma

Miyavi (雅-miyavi-), born September 14, 1981 in Nishikujo, Japan,^[1] is a Japanese solo rock artist and former guitarist (under the name Miyabi (雅, Miyabi^?)) for the visual kei indies band Dué le quartz, which disbanded in 2002. In the same year, Miyabi announced that he was going solo, changed his name to Miyavi, and released his debut album "【雅楽】-gagaku-" He soon signed a contract with PS Company along with other artists such as Alice Nine, Kagrra,, Gazette, and Kra.

In October 2004, Miyavi released his first major single "ROCK no gyakushuu -SUPERSTAR no jouken (ロックの逆襲-スーパースターの条件-, ROCK no gyakushuu -SUPERSTAR no jouken^?)" (under Universal Records Japan) and began to credit himself in the songwriting credits in his liner notes as "MYV". His first major album, "【雅-miyavizm-主義】", was released in June 2005.

Contents 1 Profile 1.1 Miyavi (雅-miyavi-) 2 Early Life 3 Career 4 Discography 4.1 Albums 4.2 Singles 4.3 DVD 4.4 Photobook 4.5 Band scores 4.6 VHS 5 Notes 6 External links

• Birthday: September 14, 1981
• Zodac Sign: Virgo
• Bloodtype: AB
• Height: 185cm (around 6')
• Weight: 57-60kg (around 130lbs.)
• Shoe Size: 27.5cm (US size 9)
• Birthplace: Nishikujo, Japan
• Favourite Colour: Pink
• Favourite Food: Chicken, Inari Sushi, Chocolate Cake
• Cigarettes: Seven Star Box (has quit smoking)

Miyavi was born in Nishikujo, Japan. His mother is Japanese and his father is a second generation Zainichi Korean^[2][3] whose parents immigrated to Japan from the Korean island of Jeju. His family's Korean surname was Lee(李) before changing it after moving to Japan. Miyavi has stated that though he has never been to Jeju he would like to do so when he has the opportunity.^[4] Although Miyavi does not speak Korean he has expressed interest in learning the language sometime in the future.^[5] Miyavi's parents divorced when he was young. Soon after he moved with his mother to Hyogo to live near his maternal grandparents, where he grew up.

In 1999, at the age of 18, Miyavi joined the visual kei band, Dué le quartz. The band broke up in September of 2002, and soon after Miyavi released his first solo album 【雅楽】-gagaku- under the indie label PS Company. Miyavi's significant change in music and visual styles since leaving Dué le quartz caused many of his original audience to disperse, but attracted a new audience. Since embarking on his solo career Miyavi has enjoyed great success not only in Japan but around the world as well. Following his signing with Universal Records Japan in late 2004, he changed his name to "MYV", an apparent shortening of "Miyavi", although magazines and his website still refer to him as "Miyavi" presently.

In addition to his musical career, Miyavi also starred as himself in the 2004 film "Oresama (おれさま, Oresama^?)" and is regularly featured in various J-Rock magazines such as Fools Mate, Arena 37c, and Shoxx magazine. In the past he has modeled in the Gothic & Lolita Bible and for various brands such as the clothing line Fotus.

In 2004 Miyavi was scheduled to perform at various conventions in the United States, but was forced to cancel last minute due to staff issues. One of the planned events had been a show at Pacific Media Expo, where the Japanese band Psycho le Cému acted as a substitute, while another was at Anime Central, where the then-indies band SID (band) was booked as a replacement.

On December 30, 2006 Miyavi put out a message that he would be joining a band. ^[6] He has yet to disclose the people he will be working with, but it is rumored that he will be joining the Gackt, Sugizo and Yoshiki (ex-X Japan) project. ^[7]

• [2002.10.31] Gagaku(【雅楽】-gagaku-)
• [2003.12.02] Galyuu (雅-galyuu-流)
• [2005.06.01] Miyavizm (雅-miyavizm-主義)
• [2006.08.02] MYV☆POPS
• [2006.09.13] Miyaviuta ~dokusou~ (雅-みやびうた-歌～独奏～)

• [2002.11.30] Shinde mo Boogie-Woogie (死んでもBoogie-Woogie)
• [2002.11.30] POP is Dead
• [2002.12.18] Jingle Bell (ジングルベル)
• [2003.16.04] Jibun Kakumei -2003- (自分革命-2003-)
• [2003.25.06] Tariraritarara (タリラリタララ♪)
• [2003.09.03] Coo quack cluck -Ku.Ku.Ru- (Coo quack cluck-ク･ク･ル-)
• [2004.06.23] Ashita, Genki ni Naare. (あしタ、元気ニなぁレ。)
• [2004.10.20] Rock no Gyakushuu -Super Star no Jouken- (ロックの逆襲 -スーパースターの条件-)
• [2005.05.04] Freedom Fighters -Icecream wo Motta Hadashi no Megami to, Kikanjuu wo Motta Hadaka no Ousama- (Freedom Fighters -アイスクリームを持った裸足の女神と、機関銃を持った裸の王様-)
• [2005.10.12] Kekkonshiki no Uta ~Kisetsu Hazure no Wedding March~ (結婚式の唄～季節はずれのウェディングマーチ～)
• [2006.01.18] Señor, Señora, Señorita (セニョール セニョーラ セニョリータ)
• [2006.04.12] Dear my friend / Itoshii hito (Dear my friend / 愛しい人)
• [2006.07.05] Kimi ni Negai Wo (君に願いを)

• Gekokujou (1st Live Concert DVD)
• Oresama (First Movie)
• Hitorigei (PV Collection)
• Indies Last Live In Nihon Budokan (2nd Live Concert DVD)
• Noriko no Ichi (Budokan Documentary DVD)
• Hitorigei (2nd PV Collection)
• Hitorigei (3rd PV Collection)

• [2003.19.09] Miyavi Hajime no Photo Essay Shu WAGAHAI
• [2004.19.10] Gakincho (ガキんちょ)
• [2006.07.09] Je Vous Souhaite Un Bon Anniversaire
• Japanese西洋かぶれ～ぶらり、みちのく一人旅IN U.S.A.

• Miyavizm
• [2006. 22. 09] MYV POPS
• [2006. 22. 09] Miyaviuta

• Shibuya Kokadi (concert)

1. ^ www.xanga.com. Miyavi reveals his family history.
2. ^ www.soompi.com. Miyavi speaking at a conference.
3. ^ blog.naver.com. Miyavi clarifies rumors.
4. ^ www.youtube.com. Miyavi is asked about his Korean heritage on Korean music show.
5. ^ www.asianfanatics.net. Miyavi launches Korean fan club.
6. ^ Masakarasu December 30, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-12-30.
7. ^ More Speculation About the YOSHIKI+Gackt Project.

Official sites

• Miyavi - Official Website (Japanese)
• Miyavi - Universal Records Website (Japanese)
• Miyavi Official Myspace

Fan sites

• Mr. Goddess - Unofficial Overseas Fansite
• Masa Karasu - Detailed English Fansite
• Miyavi Google Theme
• Miyavi article on Wiki.theppn
• J-Music Ignited | Miyavi