Chiaki Nagato Explained

Chiaki Nagato
Alias:vivichan
Native Name Lang:ja
Birth Place:Osaka, Japan
Birth Date:1987 4, mf=yes
Children:3
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Years Active:2007–2009
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vivichan
Years Active:2021–present
Subscribers:49,000
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(born April 13, 1987),formerly known by her stage name, is a Japanese businesswoman, onwer of beauty salon "Chiakiss", CEO of Malaysian entertainment company "Chiakiss Malaysia",[1] realtor, YouTuber and former singer and vocalist of the punk-rock band Pinc Inc under Giza Studio.

Biography

Musical career

In 2002, during the time when she attended to music school Little Cat, Nagato has entered the audition "Asian Ultra Idol Audio" by using her the maiden name, produced by Ryuichi Kawamura. The audition was broadcast on the TX Network television program Asayan.[2] [3] Although she did not pass through second screening session, on the same year half year later, she auditioned Super Starlight Contest organized by B Zone along with Giza Studio, she has received Special Jury Award. In 2007, she mad her first stage appearance on the venue Hills Pan Kōjō, one month later she made solo debut with the single Mirai Wo and was signed under Blue Splash agency.[4] [5] The single was not successful and did not chart on the Oricon Weekly Charts. In 2008, she became the lead vocalist, guitarist and lyricist of the band Pinc Inc.[6] [7] Their biggest hit was final single So faraway, which served as an opening theme to the anime television series Golgo 13. After the release of album in 2009, through the official website was announced disband of the band as well as her musical career.[8]

Business career

In 2012, she established her private yoga and clinic centre Chiakiss located in Osaka, Minamihorie.[9] Since 2016, she is regularly being interviewed and appears in the writing corner "Chiaki's luxury style" (チアキさんのラグジュアリースタイル) on the life-style and fashion magazines 25ans[10] [11] In 2019, she confessed publicly about her past musical activities through her Instagram post for the first time in 10 years.[12]

In 2021, Nagato established YouTube channel, in which she shared video collaboration with various artist from the same music company and their relations and daily-life. On the same year she would collaborate with the Japanese YouTuber Hikaru.[13] In 2022, it's been revealed through the Instagram posts that she has been involved with the both domestic and international real estate business, however the details were and are not shared at all. In 2023, Nagato was listed as an official chairwoman of the entertainment company Chiakiss Malaysia SDN. BHD established in the Malaysia, Malacca City, the company was one of the main sponsors of the autumn's Japanese anime song festival. On the same day, she reveled her full name Chiaki Nagato, for the first time.[14] [15] Up until then, in the all interviews she would use only her surname Chiaki.

Humanitarian ventures

In January 2024, Nagato participated in a children charity. The proceeds from the donations were given to the non-profit organization Juvenile Equal Opportunity (abbreviated as JEO) to help children living in orphanages.[16] The amount of money donation hasn´t been announced.

Personal life

She is the mother of three kids-two girls and one boy, the birth days along with both year has not been revealed and their faces are always hidden mosaic.[11] [9] The marriage and the name of her partner is unknown and has never been announced publicly. She has also older sister, Maho, who has residence in South Korea.

Discography

As soloist

Single

As Pink Inc

Single

TitleAlbum detailsPeak
chart
positions
JPN
Oricon

[18]
Dangerous Love
  • Released: 19 March 2008
  • Label: Giza Studio
  • Formats: CD
-
Kimi ni Hug Saretai
  • Released: 28 May 2007
  • Label: Giza Studio
  • Formats: CD
-
Shuumatsu Daikirai
  • Released: 20 August 2007
  • Label: Giza Studio
  • Formats: CD
164
So far away
  • Released: 29 October 2007
  • Label: Giza Studio
  • Formats: CD
130

Album

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Chiakiss Malaysia. Chiakiss Malaysia-CEO message. February 1, 2024. February 1, 2024.
  2. Japan-Korea Ultra Idol Duo Audition. Asayan . TX Network. 13 January 2002.
  3. Japan-Korea Ultra Idol Duo Audition - Those who passed the second screening . Asayan . TX Network. 27 January 2002.
  4. News: Artist 碧井椿. 2014-08-26. 2009-01-21. Blue Splash. Blue Splash Official Website. 2013-05-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20130519225646/http://www.bluesplash.co.jp/artist/aoi.html. live.
  5. Book: none, MFM . 2007 . Music Freak Magazine Vol.148 . Japanese . Japan . Music Freak Magazine.
  6. News: CUTEでハイテンションなポップ・パンクを武器に 2009年の音楽シーンを"PINC"色に染める. 2014-08-26. 2009-01-21. Natalie. Natalie Music. 2015-08-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20150808210915/http://natalie.mu/music/pp/pincinc. live.
  7. News: PINC INC interview~ニュー・シングル「キミにHUGされていたい」. 2014-08-26. 2009-01-21. MFM. mfmagazine.jp. 2023-04-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20230426100201/http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2008/08_05/0805_tokushu2.html. live.
  8. News: PINC INCがバンド活動の終了を発表. 2014-08-26. 2009-01-21. Natalie. Natalie Music. 2023-11-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20231125133405/https://natalie.mu/music/news/25934. live.
  9. Web site: ルーティンの積み重ねであるべき自分を作る セレブ経営者CHIAKIの10年目の転機. lumily.net. 4 September 2022. 20 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230320032843/https://lumily.net/post_371/. live.
  10. Web site: チアキさんのラグジュアリースタイル. 25ans.jp. 4 September 2023. 25 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231125134916/https://www.25ans.jp/society/chiaki/. live.
  11. Web site: チアキ / Chiaki(25ansAmis). 25ans.jp. 4 September 2022. 13 August 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220813031257/http://www.25ans.jp/society/influencer/a39378655/chiaki-vivichan/. live.
  12. Web site: -19歳、24歳、現在。. 2019-06-29. Instagram. 2023-11-25. 2023-11-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20231125134227/https://www.instagram.com/p/BzSwGhwA-26/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D. live.
  13. News: realsoundjapan. The Star. ヒカル、"わらしべ企画"で約6000万円分のベントレー&バーキンを入手 トントン拍子に金額が上がる理由は?. 2021-03-30. 2021-03-31. 2021-12-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20211228223603/https://realsound.jp/tech/2021/12/post-937629.html. live.
  14. News: The Star. The Star. Anime music fest sees over 1,000 fans gather in Melaka. 2020-03-30. 2020-03-31. 2023-10-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20231015101314/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/10/15/anime-music-fest-sees-over-1000-fans-gather-in-melaka. live.
  15. News: excite.co.jp. excite. マレーシア世界遺産都市マラッカで、初のアニメ音楽フェス開催!. 2020-03-30. 2020-03-31. 2023-10-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20231009123657/https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/Lisani_0000381507/. live.
  16. News: ご厚意に感謝。本日、CHIAKISS Foundation 代表 長戸千晶様より多額のご寄付を賜りました。. 2024-01-17. JEO.
  17. Web site: 碧井椿の作品売上ランキング. Oricon. ja. 11 November 2023. 25 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231125133414/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/420186/products/705084/1/. live.
  18. Web site: Pinc Incの作品売上ランキング. Oricon. ja. 11 November 2023. 25 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231125133405/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/448956/products/. live.