route0

routeφ promoting "START" (2002)

route0 (or routeφ, pronounced "route yon") was an idol pop duo made up of Japanese member Takahashi Marina and Korean member Choi Soo Young. They were produced by Kawamura Ryuichi.

Members

• Takahashi Marina (高橋麻里奈)
• Choi Soo Young (チェ・スヨン; Che Suyon) (최수영)

Information

In December of 2001, the show Asayan began their "Korea Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition." From out of 15,000 applicants, the final two chosen were Takahashi Marina of Japan and Choi Soo Young of Korea. At the time, Marina was 12 and Soo Young was only 11. The group made their musical debut in April of 2002 with the single "START".

In addition to releasing music, the two did activities as exclusive models for the fashion brand "CHUBBYGANG" and in the magazine melon. Both girls are still models for a few junior fashion magazines.

Discography

Singles

• [2002.04.26] START
• [2002.11.09] Waku Waku It's Love (ワクワク It's Love)
• [2003.07.23] Painting

DVDs

• [2003.07.23] Painting Video Clip

External Links

• Asayan's Korea Japan Audition 2002 Page