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[[Image:20071210 7ck77132 1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Ahyoomee during [[2007 Winter SMTOWN|2007 WINTER SMTOWN]] promotions]]
[[Image:20071210 7ck77132 1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Ahyoomee during [[2007 Winter SMTOWN|2007 WINTER SMTOWN]] promotions]]


'''Ahyoomee''' (아유미) is an artist under [[SM Entertainment]] and an original member of [[Sugar]].
'''Lee Ayumi''' (이아유미) is a former member of the now-disbanded group [[Sugar]] and formerly had a solo project under [[SM Entertainment]] as ''Ahyoomee'' (아유미) in 2006. She released two singles under this name in the same year. As of 2009, she is now under Avex Trax's sublabel [[Rhythm Zone]] as ''ICONIQ''.




==<span class="mw-headline"> Profile </span>==
==Profile==


* '''Name:''' Itou Ayumi (伊藤亜由美) Lee Ayumi (이아유미)
* '''Name:''' Itou Ayumi (伊藤亜由美), Lee Ayumi (이아유미)
* '''Birthdate:''' 1984.8.25
* '''Stage Names:''' Ahyoomee (아유미) <small>(2006)</small>, ICONIQ <small>(2009-present)</small>
* '''Birthdate:''' August 25, 1984
* '''Hometown:''' Tottori Prefecture, Japan
* '''Hometown:''' Tottori Prefecture, Japan
* '''Height:''' 166 cm
* '''Height:''' 166 cm
* '''[[Blood Type]]<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' A
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' A
* '''Favorite Artists:''' [[Hikaru Utada]], [[Ayumi Hamasaki]], [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usher Usher]
* '''Favorite Artists:''' [[Hikaru Utada]], [[Ayumi Hamasaki]], [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usher Usher]


<br />


==<span class="mw-headline">Information</span>==
==Information==


Though ethnically Korean Ahyoomee was born and raised in [[Japan]]. Her name, which was commonly believed to be Japanese in origin, is actually [[Hanja|Hanja]] based (''Ah'' meaning "Asia", ''Yoo'' meaning "Freedom" and ''Mi'' meaning "Beauty). Being fluent in Japanese did give her an advantage in her career in Japan with [[Sugar]], but Ahyoomee's Korean did spark some criticism early in her career.
Though ethnically Korean Ahyoomee was born and raised in [[Japan]]. Her name, which was commonly believed to be Japanese in origin, is actually [[Hanja|Hanja]] based (''Ah'' meaning "Asia", ''Yoo'' meaning "Freedom" and ''Mi'' meaning "Beauty). Being fluent in Japanese did give her an advantage in her career in Japan with [[Sugar]], but Ahyoomee's Korean did spark some criticism early in her career.


===<span class="mw-headline">Sugar</span>===
===Sugar===


Ahyoomee started her musical career with the now defunct girl pop group [[Sugar]] in 2002. According to Ahyoomee, she was discovered at a [[H.O.T.]] concert which lead to her joining the girl group. Though in the beginning she was criticized of her Japanese accent. Yet Ahyoomee won over fans with her bubbly personality and cute looks during interviews, appearances, and performances for [[Sugar]]. Fans of the girl group dubbed Ahyoomee the "Cute One" for her personality and looks, garnering her to be a favorite among fans.
Ahyoomee started her musical career with the now defunct girl pop group [[Sugar]] in 2002. According to Ahyoomee, she was discovered at a [[H.O.T.]] concert which lead to her joining the girl group. Though in the beginning she was criticized of her Japanese accent. Yet Ahyoomee won over fans with her bubbly personality and cute looks during interviews, appearances, and performances for [[Sugar]]. Fans of the girl group dubbed Ahyoomee the "Cute One" for her personality and looks, garnering her to be a favorite among fans.


===<span class="mw-headline">Solo</span>===
===Solo===


During early 2006, [[Sugar]] was put on hiatus as Ahyoomee concentrated on her solo career in [[South Korea|South Korea]]. In July Ahyoomee released her first single titled [[Cutie Honey (Ahyoomee)|Cutie Honey]] (a song recently covered by [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] star [[Koda Kumi]]), which premiered on the Korean music show [[Inkigayo|Inkigayo]]. Released as a digital single, [[Cutie Honey (Ahyoomee)|Cutie Honey]] was a hit on the internet which garnered many performances from Ahyoomee that year. With the success of [[Cutie Honey]] Ahyoomee released her second single in November titled [[Wrongful Meeting|Wrongful Meeting]], a cover of [[Kim Gun Mo]]'s hit song from 1995. Other than her 2 digital singles Ahyoomee has covered [[Yuki no Hana]], a [[Nakashima Mika]] song as a special treat on New Year's Eve. Then in early 2007 Ahyoomee switched to [[SM Entertainment]]. Currently Ahyoomee has contributed her voice to SM Entertainment's [[2007 Summer Vacation in SMTOWN.com|2007 SUMMER SMTOWN]] and a song titled "Only Love" on the [[2007 Winter SMTOWN|2007 WINTER SMTOWN]] album.
During early 2006, [[Sugar]] was put on hiatus as Ahyoomee concentrated on her solo career in [[South Korea|South Korea]]. In July Ahyoomee released her first single titled [[Cutie Honey (Ahyoomee)|Cutie Honey]] (a song recently covered by [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] star [[Koda Kumi]]), which premiered on the Korean music show [[Inkigayo|Inkigayo]]. Released as a digital single, [[Cutie Honey (Ahyoomee)|Cutie Honey]] was a hit on the internet which garnered many performances from Ahyoomee that year. With the success of [[Cutie Honey]] Ahyoomee released her second single in November titled [[Wrongful Meeting|Wrongful Meeting]], a cover of [[Kim Gun Mo]]'s hit song from 1995. Other than her 2 digital singles Ahyoomee has covered [[Yuki no Hana]], a [[Nakashima Mika]] song as a special treat on New Year's Eve. Then in early 2007 Ahyoomee switched to [[SM Entertainment]]. Currently Ahyoomee has contributed her voice to SM Entertainment's [[2007 Summer Vacation in SMTOWN.com|2007 SUMMER SMTOWN]] and a song titled "Only Love" on the [[2007 Winter SMTOWN|2007 WINTER SMTOWN]] album.


===<span class="mw-headline">Acting</span>===
===Acting===


During [[Sugar]], Ahyoomee slowly drifted into acting making appearances on Korean comedy shows like [[X-man|X-man]] then later on [[Love Letter]], and [[Rainbow Romance|Rainbow Romance]]. Though in 2007 Ahyoomee is rarely seen on television. Although it is rumored she is filming a Japanese drama to explain her absence from [[South Korea|South Korea]], more significant changes for Ahyoomee with her new record label is Ahyoomee's obvious weightloss; which has slimmed down her face and has gotten rid of her plump cheeks.
During [[Sugar]], Ahyoomee slowly drifted into acting making appearances on Korean comedy shows like [[X-man|X-man]] then later on [[Love Letter]], and [[Rainbow Romance|Rainbow Romance]]. Though in 2007 Ahyoomee is rarely seen on television. Although it is rumored she is filming a Japanese drama to explain her absence from [[South Korea|South Korea]], more significant changes for Ahyoomee with her new record label is Ahyoomee's obvious weightloss; which has slimmed down her face and has gotten rid of her plump cheeks.


<br />


==<span class="mw-headline"> Discography </span>==


===Albums====
==Discography==
 
===Albums===


* [2010.02.24] ''untitled'' ('''ICONIQ''')
* [2010.02.24] ''untitled'' ('''ICONIQ''')


===<span class="mw-headline"> Digital Singles </span>===
===Digital Singles===


* [2006.07.13] [[Cutie Honey (Ahyoomee)|Cutie Honey]]
* [2006.07.13] [[Cutie Honey (Ahyoomee)|Cutie Honey]]
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* [2009.12.09] [[I'm Lovin You|I'm lovin you]] ('''ICONIQ x EXILE ATSUSHI''')
* [2009.12.09] [[I'm Lovin You|I'm lovin you]] ('''ICONIQ x EXILE ATSUSHI''')


===<span class="mw-headline"> Other / Compilation </span>===
===Other / Compilation===


* [2007.07.02] [[2007 Summer Vacation in SMTOWN.com]]
* [2007.07.02] [[2007 Summer Vacation in SMTOWN.com]]
* [2007.12.07] [[2007 Winter SMTOWN|2007 WINTER SMTOWN]]
* [2007.12.07] [[2007 Winter SMTOWN|2007 WINTER SMTOWN]]


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==External Links==
 
==<span class="mw-headline">External Links</span>==
 
* [http://town.cyworld.nate.com/ahyoomee Cyworld]
* [http://town.cyworld.nate.com/ahyoomee Cyworld]
* [http://aishou.eternalsnow.net/ahyoomee/ Fanlisting]
* [http://aishou.eternalsnow.net/ahyoomee/ Fanlisting]
* [http://www.kome-world.com/uk/database-artist.php?id=67 KoME Artist File]
* [http://www.kome-world.com/uk/database-artist.php?id=67 KoME Artist File]


[[Category:Artists]] [[Category:K-Pop]] [[Category:Blood Type A]] [[Category:1984 Births]]
[[Category:Artists]]  
[[Category:K-Pop]]  
[[Category:J-Pop]]
[[Category:Blood Type A]]  
[[Category:1984 Births]]

Revision as of 02:58, 10 December 2009

Ahyoomee during 2007 WINTER SMTOWN promotions

Lee Ayumi (이아유미) is a former member of the now-disbanded group Sugar and formerly had a solo project under SM Entertainment as Ahyoomee (아유미) in 2006. She released two singles under this name in the same year. As of 2009, she is now under Avex Trax's sublabel Rhythm Zone as ICONIQ.


Profile

  • Name: Itou Ayumi (伊藤亜由美), Lee Ayumi (이아유미)
  • Stage Names: Ahyoomee (아유미) (2006), ICONIQ (2009-present)
  • Birthdate: August 25, 1984
  • Hometown: Tottori Prefecture, Japan
  • Height: 166 cm
  • Blood Type: A
  • Favorite Artists: Hikaru Utada, Ayumi Hamasaki, Usher


Information

Though ethnically Korean Ahyoomee was born and raised in Japan. Her name, which was commonly believed to be Japanese in origin, is actually Hanja based (Ah meaning "Asia", Yoo meaning "Freedom" and Mi meaning "Beauty). Being fluent in Japanese did give her an advantage in her career in Japan with Sugar, but Ahyoomee's Korean did spark some criticism early in her career.

Sugar

Ahyoomee started her musical career with the now defunct girl pop group Sugar in 2002. According to Ahyoomee, she was discovered at a H.O.T. concert which lead to her joining the girl group. Though in the beginning she was criticized of her Japanese accent. Yet Ahyoomee won over fans with her bubbly personality and cute looks during interviews, appearances, and performances for Sugar. Fans of the girl group dubbed Ahyoomee the "Cute One" for her personality and looks, garnering her to be a favorite among fans.

Solo

During early 2006, Sugar was put on hiatus as Ahyoomee concentrated on her solo career in South Korea. In July Ahyoomee released her first single titled Cutie Honey (a song recently covered by Japanese pop star Koda Kumi), which premiered on the Korean music show Inkigayo. Released as a digital single, Cutie Honey was a hit on the internet which garnered many performances from Ahyoomee that year. With the success of Cutie Honey Ahyoomee released her second single in November titled Wrongful Meeting, a cover of Kim Gun Mo's hit song from 1995. Other than her 2 digital singles Ahyoomee has covered Yuki no Hana, a Nakashima Mika song as a special treat on New Year's Eve. Then in early 2007 Ahyoomee switched to SM Entertainment. Currently Ahyoomee has contributed her voice to SM Entertainment's 2007 SUMMER SMTOWN and a song titled "Only Love" on the 2007 WINTER SMTOWN album.

Acting

During Sugar, Ahyoomee slowly drifted into acting making appearances on Korean comedy shows like X-man then later on Love Letter, and Rainbow Romance. Though in 2007 Ahyoomee is rarely seen on television. Although it is rumored she is filming a Japanese drama to explain her absence from South Korea, more significant changes for Ahyoomee with her new record label is Ahyoomee's obvious weightloss; which has slimmed down her face and has gotten rid of her plump cheeks.


Discography

Albums

  • [2010.02.24] untitled (ICONIQ)

Digital Singles

Other / Compilation

External Links

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