Reiwa's Y2K Diva, 'MELONii', Makes Her Solo Debut! Official Fan Community Opened on b.stage!
Multi-talented artist MELONii (formerly MINJI of SECRET NUMBER) debuted with the single 'Risky Risky' on March 31. She also launched an official fan community on b.stage.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 05:00
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MELONii, a multi-talented female solo artist who speaks four languages and self-produces everything from songwriting and composing to dance choreography, made her debut on March 31 with the digital single 'Risky Risky'.
After appearing on major audition programs like Produce 101 and Produce 48, she debuted as 'MINJI', a member of SECRET NUMBER, in 2021. After leaving the group in April 2025, she experienced providing songs to various artists. On her birthday, March 31, 2026, she changed her artist name to 'MELONii' and made her highly anticipated comeback as a solo artist. The name MELONii, which she coined herself, is a combination of [Melody + Harmony]. It embodies the theme "MELONii, your melody" and her desire to color the lives of listeners with the melodies and harmonies she creates.
She says she loves J-POP from the Showa and Heisei eras, which has greatly influenced her own musicality. She is so fascinated by the unique melodies and delicate lyrical world of J-POP that she always sings Chisato Moritaka's 'Watarasebashi' as her first song when she goes to karaoke. Her debut song 'Risky Risky' reflects her musical roots, resulting in a nostalgic Y2K sound somewhat reminiscent of artists like Hikaru Utada and BoA at the time of their debuts. "I definitely want people to watch the music video, where we meticulously built the worldview by incorporating fashion and props from that era, like velour tracksuits and cassette players!" says MELONii. Why not immerse yourself in the world of sound spun by MELONii?
MELONii 'Risky Risky' Distribution Sites
https://vm.group/RiskyRisky
MELONii 'Risky Risky' Official MV
https://youtu.be/bafIMw8apHs
Also, at noon on the same day, the 'MELONii Official Fan Community' was opened on 'b.stage', a multilingual platform where fans from all over the world can enjoy official content together. This community plans to offer various members-only content and merchandise purchasing rights.
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After appearing on major audition programs like Produce 101 and Produce 48, she debuted as 'MINJI', a member of SECRET NUMBER, in 2021. After leaving the group in April 2025, she experienced providing songs to various artists. On her birthday, March 31, 2026, she changed her artist name to 'MELONii' and made her highly anticipated comeback as a solo artist. The name MELONii, which she coined herself, is a combination of [Melody + Harmony]. It embodies the theme "MELONii, your melody" and her desire to color the lives of listeners with the melodies and harmonies she creates.
She says she loves J-POP from the Showa and Heisei eras, which has greatly influenced her own musicality. She is so fascinated by the unique melodies and delicate lyrical world of J-POP that she always sings Chisato Moritaka's 'Watarasebashi' as her first song when she goes to karaoke. Her debut song 'Risky Risky' reflects her musical roots, resulting in a nostalgic Y2K sound somewhat reminiscent of artists like Hikaru Utada and BoA at the time of their debuts. "I definitely want people to watch the music video, where we meticulously built the worldview by incorporating fashion and props from that era, like velour tracksuits and cassette players!" says MELONii. Why not immerse yourself in the world of sound spun by MELONii?
MELONii 'Risky Risky' Distribution Sites
https://vm.group/RiskyRisky
MELONii 'Risky Risky' Official MV
https://youtu.be/bafIMw8apHs
Also, at noon on the same day, the 'MELONii Official Fan Community' was opened on 'b.stage', a multilingual platform where fans from all over the world can enjoy official content together. This community plans to offer various members-only content and merchandise purchasing rights.
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