眉村ちあき (Mayumura Chiaki), born September 12, 1996, is a Japanese idol singer and songwriter from Tokyo, Japan currently associated with Toy's Factory She has released 11 albums, with her two latest ones Gisshiri Haguki and Mejameja Monja charting on Oricon's Top 100 She is also the president of Kaishaja Naimon Co, LtdSince Chiaki's father was from Okinawa, Japan, she liked to sing Okinawan music and dance to it in her childhood She was influenced by South Korean pop group TVXQ, and originally dreamed of being a singer in 8th grade Though initially having plans to enter nursing school after graduation, she was further influenced by South Korean singer BoA, and ultimately decided to study music insteadAt the recommendation of a vocal instructor, she joined the (defunct as of July 2016) idol group Star-Bright★REX under the name Chiaki (Chī-chan) On February 11, 2016, she began her solo career as Chiaki Mayumura (眉村ちあき), writing her own songs and holding concerts At first, she sang with karaoke accompaniment, however, transitioned to acoustic guitar one month later
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