The Official Younha Thread

~K+ · #1 1st June 2005, 10:51 AM

Anybody listen to a newcomer from last year called Yunna? (Which is actually Korean, I just found out several days ago). She's a pianist, and a B-side "Omoide ni Dekinai" on her new single is quite nice. (The A-side "Houki Boshi" is very good and catchy too, very J-pop sounding)

Samples at her official site:
http://www.younha.net/

Findlay · #2 2nd June 2005, 03:41 AM

Hey that girl is quite good! I just listened to the samples on Yahoo! Japan, and her voice reminds me a little of Kou Shibasaki's; I like "yubikiri" and "omoidenidekinai". I'll be interested when she has a new album out. Thanks, ~K+!

The ratings on Yahoo! Japan hardly represent the actual quality of songs most of the time. Some individual Japanese people also use a program that allows them to vote multiple times all at once. Hence you see those like Ayu who have a lot of antis with a one star which is the lowest for every single release. They're not as harsh towards ELT although "jump" and "FUNDAMENTAL LOVE" had been the targets for attack. =X

~K+ · #3 2nd June 2005, 11:13 AM

I just when and previewed 'Yubikiri' myself, and it's nice, looking forward to when she releases an album myself too.

Lol, like yesasia reviews I guess, except it's 5 stars for everything there. XD

s.k.y · #4 2nd June 2005, 08:26 PM

she sounds talented~ can someone upload some of her songs?

***ImpactBreaker*** · #5 2nd June 2005, 09:00 PM

never heard of her...might try to look for her songs

Cascade · #6 2nd June 2005, 10:50 PM

I'm a bit confused here, isn't her name spelled 'Younha' as in the official web site address: http://www.younha.net/ ? Or is that just the way the Koreans spell it? Oh well, what's more important is the music, i was watching a recent Melodix! episode (looking forward to Ami Suzuki's perf.) but it was this newcomer who caught my attention. Must've been that rock guitar + piano = killer combo!

I have her Houki Boshi pv on repeat now, i'll upload that and a live version soon.

link to downloads

http://www.ahsforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30493

s.k.y · #7 2nd June 2005, 11:58 PM

^ what? she's the girl who sang Houki Boshi?? I am always listening this song but I never knew who sang it =P

***ImpactBreaker*** · #8 3rd June 2005, 01:02 AM

I downloaded the Houki Boshi PV posted by Cascade. She looks rather tomboyish haaha but she also seems full of energy. Her voice is pretty good and hey the song is not just some regular JPOP song, it sounded pretty good. The PV was fun to watch.

BanFan · #9 4th June 2005, 01:36 AM

Houki Boshi is good. I remembered seeing the thread title so I watched the live at bestyz. I like it a lot, but I'll wait for an album.

She sang really good live.

***ImpactBreaker*** · #10 5th June 2005, 01:13 PM

Anyone has her first 2 singles in mp3? I'm really loving the Houki Boshi single, but can't find her older (not really old because it was released 1994) stuff.

~K+ · #11 16th June 2005, 10:49 AM

Her first album is due soon!

Younha (Yunna) - Go ! Younha
Item No: ESCL-2668X
Publisher: Epic Records
Price: ¥3,059
Release: 20th July 2005

http://global.yesasia.com/b5/PrdDept...section-music/

luminaire · #12 16th June 2005, 11:10 AM

They make her sound like a Pokemon to be unleashed upon the world to destroy with her piano skills. XD

~K+ · #13 16th June 2005, 11:46 AM

LOL, never thought of it that way before, but it's funny now that you mention it. XD

amira from Jpopmusic was generous enough to share her earlier A-side from her single Yubikiri with me through PM. I remember BrightLight showing interest in it, so here it is:

http://s29.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0...U0V9O73WX2EUXO

AyuGAME · #14 17th June 2005, 01:59 AM

i will try to hear her song
thx

PsyGen · #15 17th June 2005, 03:50 AM

Yes I do. I'll probably continue listening to her stuff now. If her album proves good I'll probably buy it too

kel64 · #16 17th June 2005, 01:49 PM

After listening to Houki Boshi I am certainly interested in the album too, I hope its a strong release.

PsyGen · #17 2nd July 2005, 12:58 AM

Bump...!

Has anyone seen her new PV for 'Motto Futaride'? I found it pretty good. She looked great in it and the scenery they chose for it worked very well

Coelacanth · #18 2nd July 2005, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsyGen

Bump...!

Has anyone seen her new PV for 'Motto Futaride'? I found it pretty good. She looked great in it and the scenery they chose for it worked very well

I've seen it. I'm in love with the song and the PV. I'm dying to hear other songs from her...

TeamAyu · #19 3rd July 2005, 07:19 AM

Yeah I've seen the PV and heard the song. She's so friggin adorable in that video!! I love the summery/almost springy feeling of the video, it makes me feel so happy and carefree. The song is good but not as good as 'Houki Boushi' but that'll be hard for her to top because 'Houki Boushi' is probably one of my favorite songs from this year right next to Ayu's 'STEP you'. But yeah I can't wait for her first album!!! I'll be getting that for sure... I would have gotten her singles but I'm trying to cut back on buying singles since I usually never listen to them after I get the album.

Just another note... I LOVE THE SINGLE'S COVER! IT'S SO CUTE!!!

~K+ · #20 22nd August 2005, 04:17 AM

Ooooh. Anybody saw the PV for 'TOUCH'? She's so damn funky in it, it's so much fun. I love her body langauge in it, not exactly the type of song I'm usually into, but I think her strong voice makes it work.