MELONii, a multi-talented artist, debuts with "Risky Risky" on March 31, showcasing her J-POP influences and unique style.
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The multi-talented female solo artist MELONii, who can handle four languages, produces not only lyrics and music but also choreography, made her debut with the digital single "Risky Risky" on March 31. After appearing on major audition programs like "Produce 101" and "PRODUCE48," she debuted in 2021 as Minji of SECRET NUMBER. After leaving the group in April 2025, she gained experience providing songs for various artists and changed her artist name to MELONii on March 31, 2026, her birthday, making a comeback as a solo artist. The name MELONii is a coined term from "Melody + Harmony," reflecting her desire to color listeners' lives with the melodies and harmonies she plays. She loves Showa and Heisei era J-POP, which greatly influences her music. She is so enamored with the unique melodies and delicate lyrics of J-POP that she always sings Chisato Moritaka's "Watarasebashi" as her first song at karaoke. Her debut song "Risky Risky" reflects her musical roots, reminiscent of artists like Hikaru Utada and BoA with its nostalgic Y2K sound. She expressed her hope that fans will watch the music video, which incorporates fashion and items from that era, like velour sets and cassette players, to create a unique world. Additionally, at noon on the same day, she opened the "MELONii Official Fan Community" on the multilingual platform "b.stage," where fans can enjoy various member-exclusive content. • SECRET NUMBER, following the Japanese member... three report contract termination • SECRET NUMBER, Japanese member departs... Rea reports contract termination with the agency. ■ Fan Community Overview "MELONii Official Fan Community" Opens March 31, 2026 (Tuesday) at 12:00 Membership Fee: 550 yen/month / 5,500 yen/year (tax included) ■ Related Links "MELONii Official Fan Community" Official Site
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