Ophelia

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''' Duscha Hai Yusupov ''' (born September 11), is commonly known by her stage name [[Ophelia]] is a singer, song-writer, producer, lyricist and pianist. Yusupov is known in the industry by her unique lyric mezz-soprano vocal range and deep conversational tone voice. She's an active member in the Korean indie project group [[Coffee Musicians]] as a third generation member and writer at the script media team [[T.O.M]]. Besides her solo work, she is credited to be the background force of many artists, especially new debut idol groups, such as '''EXO''' and '''NU'EST'''. 
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'''Duscha Hai Yusupov''' (born 11 September 1995) more commonly known by her stage name '''Ophelia''' is a Russian-Chinese singer, song-writer, producer, lyricist and pianist. Active in music industry of China, Korea and Japan, she is known for her unique lyric mezz-soprano vocal range and deep conversational tone voice.  
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Born in Paris, France with a strong interest in music since childhood she was discovered by entertainment agency '''Avex Group''' at a public competition in Tokyo, Japan. She went through several management changes until she settled on her current label '''Clumsy Media'''. The company was reported to have invested heavily on strengthing her talent. She constantly travelled across Asia for different musical teachers who are best in their area during her training period. Some of her known teachers include award winning violinist '''Kim Chee Yun''', famed musical professor pianist '''Lim Dong Min''', contemporary classical music composer '''Toshio Hosokawa''' and singer '''Lin Shu Ji''' and '''Lee Jin Hwa'''.
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Born in Paris, France with a strong interest in music since childhood she was discovered by entertainment agency '''Avex Group''' at a public competition in Tokyo, Japan. She went through several management changes until she settled wither '''Clumsy Media''', her current label. She was trained under the guidance of award winning violinist Kim Chee Yun, musical professor and pianist Lim Dong Min, contemporary classical music composer Toshio Hosokawa and singer Lin Shu Ji and Lee Jin Hwa.
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In 2012, after three years of training in multiple areas, she made her dbeut officially with a digital single, [[Strawberry Fields Forever]] and [[Heartstrings]] in both Japan and Korea. They went on to receive great critical acclaim from both the public and professionals. She is the first artist to have two #1 singles in Korea and Japan at the same time. Since then she has gone an education hiatus, she has published more materials, including her first full album [[Sincerely, Ophelia]]. Her company revealed from now on she will be focusing heavily on producing music for other artists instead.
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In February 2012, after three years of training in multiple areas, she made her debut with the ''[[Strawberry Fields Forever]]'' and ''[[Heartstrings]]'' in both Japan and Korea and both releases received critical acclaim and achieved commerical success. She became the first artist to have chart topping releases in their respective released countries at the same time. After another year of activities and music release including her first studio album ''[[Sincerely, Ophelia]]'', she announced the decision to go on an education hiatus. As of February 2014 , she is a second-year student at The Juiliard School of Music, majoring in classical composition and piano.  
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Besides her own endeavours Ophelia has also produced for other artists such as '''Lee Hi''' and '''C.N.Blue'''. She is currently working as a composer full time at '''Studio Ghibli'''. In January 2013 it was revealed she had been working on the soundtrack of up-coming animation film '''The Wind is Rising''' under composer and pianist '''Joe Hisaishi'''.
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Besides her own endeavours, Ophelia has also produced for other artists and is noted for her responsibility in establishing Korean idol group EXO's career as the co-producer of their award winning debut album ''XOXO (Kiss&Hug)''. She is currently working as a composer full time at '''Studio Ghibli''', with her first work in the soundtrack of the 2013 animation film ''The Wind is Rising'' under the guidance of composer and pianist Joe Hisaishi who's publicly recognised as her mentor and teacher.  
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== Background Information ==
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'''Birth Name:''' Duscha Hai Yusupov / душа хаи Юсупов / 尤苏波夫·德斯凯·海 <br>
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'''Birthname:''' душа хаи Юсупов / 尤苏波夫·德斯凯·海 <br>
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'''Hangul:''' 금해아 / 琴海雅 / Keum Hae Ah <br>
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'''Hiragana:''' 九条 内政 / Kujo Tadamasa <br>
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'''DOB:''' September 11, 1995<br>
'''DOB:''' September 11, 1995<br>
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'''Nationality:''' Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Russian <br>  
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'''Nationality:''' Russian-Chinese <br>  
'''Graudate:''' Horikoshi High School <small>(2010-2012)</small> || The Juilliard School <small>(2013-current)</small> <br>
'''Graudate:''' Horikoshi High School <small>(2010-2012)</small> || The Juilliard School <small>(2013-current)</small> <br>
'''Assosicated Groups:''' [[Coffee Musicians]], [[Sunday Dalliance]], [[T.O.M]]<br>
'''Assosicated Groups:''' [[Coffee Musicians]], [[Sunday Dalliance]], [[T.O.M]]<br>
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* H*ODIES 2013, (Limeorange Clothing), 2013
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== Events & Performances ==
 
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=== Live Performances ===
 
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* 2012: The Survival of KPOP Season 2 ''(cameo)'', 1ST FEBRUARY - 2ND FEBRUARY, (SBS)
 
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* [[http://editthis.info/clumsy_media/Gentleman_%26_U-Mi_Days_%EF%BD%9ESummer%EF%BD%9E JayMi & U-Mi Days ~Gentleman~]], 10TH JANUARY - 13 MARCH, (NeW Events), 2013
 
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=== Fan Meetings ===
 
== Awards ==
== Awards ==

Revision as of 06:15, 16 February 2014

Duscha Hai Yusupov (born 11 September 1995) more commonly known by her stage name Ophelia is a Russian-Chinese singer, song-writer, producer, lyricist and pianist. Active in music industry of China, Korea and Japan, she is known for her unique lyric mezz-soprano vocal range and deep conversational tone voice.

Born in Paris, France with a strong interest in music since childhood she was discovered by entertainment agency Avex Group at a public competition in Tokyo, Japan. She went through several management changes until she settled wither Clumsy Media, her current label. She was trained under the guidance of award winning violinist Kim Chee Yun, musical professor and pianist Lim Dong Min, contemporary classical music composer Toshio Hosokawa and singer Lin Shu Ji and Lee Jin Hwa.

In February 2012, after three years of training in multiple areas, she made her debut with the Strawberry Fields Forever and Heartstrings in both Japan and Korea and both releases received critical acclaim and achieved commerical success. She became the first artist to have chart topping releases in their respective released countries at the same time. After another year of activities and music release including her first studio album Sincerely, Ophelia, she announced the decision to go on an education hiatus. As of February 2014 , she is a second-year student at The Juiliard School of Music, majoring in classical composition and piano.

Besides her own endeavours, Ophelia has also produced for other artists and is noted for her responsibility in establishing Korean idol group EXO's career as the co-producer of their award winning debut album XOXO (Kiss&Hug). She is currently working as a composer full time at Studio Ghibli, with her first work in the soundtrack of the 2013 animation film The Wind is Rising under the guidance of composer and pianist Joe Hisaishi who's publicly recognised as her mentor and teacher.

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Background Information

Birthname: душа хаи Юсупов / 尤苏波夫·德斯凯·海
DOB: September 11, 1995
Nationality: Russian-Chinese
Graudate: Horikoshi High School (2010-2012) || The Juilliard School (2013-current)
Assosicated Groups: Coffee Musicians, Sunday Dalliance, T.O.M
Management: Clumsy Media (2010-current) || Pastel Music (2012-current) ||
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Discography

(For her full discography please click [here].
(For her current on-going musical process please click [here].

Filmography

Music Video

  • "I'll Never Forget You" - Joosuc ft. Ailee (2013)

Endorsement

  • "JMS Jeans Skin Fit" (2013)
  • "Ato Urban Spring Beans" (2013)
  • "Lioele Spring Sleep" (2013)

Modelling

  • Abokki Online, (Flesh Cooperation), 2011
  • H*ODIES 2013, (Limeorange Clothing), 2013

Awards

Year Awards
2012
  • Cyworld February Most Popular Artist
2013
  • Japan Golden Disk - New Artist of the Year
  • Japan Golden Disk - Asia Best New Artist
  • Japan Golden Disk - Song of the Year
  • Music Japan - Best New Solo Female Act
  • Music Japan - Best Debut Solo Material
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