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'''Shion''' (詩音) is a [[Wikipedia:Rhythm_and_blues|Japanese R&B]] singer under [[Universal Music Japan]]. She made her debut on the indie label [[Hood Sound Inc.]] with her mini-album ''[[Candy Girl (Shion)|Candy Girl]]'', which successfully debuted on the [[Oricon]] weekly charts at #9. On April 8th, 2009, she made her major debut under [http://v-again.co.jp/village/news/index.html Village Again Association] with the single "[[Last Song|Last Song ~secret of my heart~]]". However, in December 2009 after her hiatus was announced, Shion was arrested for suspicion of use and possession of [[Wikipedia:Ketamine|ketamine]]. Shion later admitted using the drug.
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'''Shion''' (詩音) is a [[Wikipedia:Rhythm_and_blues|Japanese R&B]] singer under [[Universal Music Japan]]. She made her debut on the indie label [[Hood Sound Inc.]] with her mini-album ''[[Candy Girl (Shion)|Candy Girl]]'', which successfully debuted on the [[Oricon]] weekly charts at #9. On April 8th, 2009, she made her major debut under [http://v-again.co.jp/village/news/index.html Village Again Association] with the single "[[Last Song|Last Song ~secret of my heart~]]".  
  
 
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In October 2009, Shion announced that she would be going on hiatus due to health problems; a polyp was discovered in her throat following a visit to the hospital after having some problems with her voice during rehearsal for her "Truth" release live.  
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During October 2009, Shion learned that she had a polyp in her throat following a visit to the hospital after having some problems with her voice during rehearsal for her "Truth" release live. After this discovery Shion announced that she would be going on hiatus. Because of the real threat of losing her voice and not being able to sing she became depressed. A few months later on December 10th, Shion's apartment was searched (in relation to a different case) and she was arrested after police officers found three milligrams of the drug [[Wikipedia:Ketamine|ketamine]] and some paraphernalia. She admitted to police that it was hers, and that she had used it. They then charged her possession and use<small><ref>[http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/pdf/current_students/01_student_handbook/Drug_Laws_In_Japan.pdf Drug Laws in Japan]</ref></small>.
  
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On December 10th of 2009, Shion's apartment was searched (in relation to a different case) and she was arrested after police officers found 3 milligrams of the drug ketamine. According to a statement released by the police, Shion admitted to the charges of possession and use.  
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With her official arrest report stating her full name, Park Yuka , she was outed as a [[Wikipedia:Zainichi|Zainichi-Korean]]. She showed regret for her drug use, and told that court that she had been depressed due to her recent health problems, and even had attempted suicide. In recent years ketamine has been used in various cases to help cure depression<small><ref>[http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/09/28/443203592/club-drug-ketamine-gains-traction-as-a-treatment-for-depression NPR: Ketamine as Depression Treatment]</ref></small>. In February 2010, Shion was sentenced to one year jail time, and three years on probation.  
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On the 15th of February 2010, Shion was sentenced to one year's jail, which was suspended for a total of three years. During the trial, Shion stated she attempted suicide due to her belief that because of the polyp in her throat, she would never be able to sing again (and thus her career would be over). While she has been dropped from her label, crying, she said she still wanted to sing.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 02:28, 17 February 2016

Shion promoting AFTER THE RAIN (2013)

Shion (詩音) is a Japanese R&B singer under Universal Music Japan. She made her debut on the indie label Hood Sound Inc. with her mini-album Candy Girl, which successfully debuted on the Oricon weekly charts at #9. On April 8th, 2009, she made her major debut under Village Again Association with the single "Last Song ~secret of my heart~".

Profile

  • Real Name: Park Yuka (朴有香)
  • Stage Name: Shion (詩音)
  • Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
  • Ethnicity: Korean

Information

During October 2009, Shion learned that she had a polyp in her throat following a visit to the hospital after having some problems with her voice during rehearsal for her "Truth" release live. After this discovery Shion announced that she would be going on hiatus. Because of the real threat of losing her voice and not being able to sing she became depressed. A few months later on December 10th, Shion's apartment was searched (in relation to a different case) and she was arrested after police officers found three milligrams of the drug ketamine and some paraphernalia. She admitted to police that it was hers, and that she had used it. They then charged her possession and use[1].

With her official arrest report stating her full name, Park Yuka , she was outed as a Zainichi-Korean. She showed regret for her drug use, and told that court that she had been depressed due to her recent health problems, and even had attempted suicide. In recent years ketamine has been used in various cases to help cure depression[2]. In February 2010, Shion was sentenced to one year jail time, and three years on probation.

Discography

Shion promoting "RAIN OF TEARZ / GIRLICIOUS" (2009)
Shion promoting "distance" (2012)

Studio Albums

Mini-Albums

Best Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

Other DVDs

Compilations / Other

References

  1. ↑ Drug Laws in Japan
  2. ↑ NPR: Ketamine as Depression Treatment

External Links


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Digital Singles
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