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Bi-ray

Bi-ray (stylized in Japanese as 美麗-Bi-ray-) is a four-member Japanese girl group produced by Yoshiki. The four-octave group was formed in 2024 with members Emi, Hinata, Cocomi, and Michelle.

Bi-ray
美麗-Bi-ray-
Bi-ray in Los Angeles, 2025
Bi-ray in Los Angeles, 2025
Background information
LabelMelodee
Members
  • Emi
  • Hinata
  • Cocomi
  • Michelle
Websitebi-ray.net

History

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In 2023, the four members of Bi-ray - Cocomi, Emi, Michelle, and Hinata - competed in Nippon Television's "Kashō-ō (The Singing King)".[1] Japanese rock star Yoshiki, who was a special judge for the program, decided to mentor the performers.[2][3]

On July 6, 2024, Bi-ray made its first public appearance on Nippon Television's "The Music Day", performing a short version of the song "Butterfly", written and produced by Yoshiki.[4][5][6][7]

In September 2024, the group performed at Yoshiki's annual dinner show event in Tokyo.[8] In December, they performed on Nippon Television's "King of Singing - All Japan Singing Championship".[9]

In May 2025, Bi-ray performed the U.S. national anthem at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.[10]

In June 2025, "Butterfly" was announced as the group's first digital single and as the theme song for the film Bride Hard.[11][3] The song reached #1 on the iTunes Pop, Recochoku, and Mora charts in Japan,[12] and the music video, co-directed by Yoshiki, was released on June 20.[13] On August 30, the group appeared at Yoshiki's sold-out "Evening/Breakfast with Yoshiki 2025 in Tokyo Japan Kurenai" and performed their next single, "Your Jealousy".[14]

In September 2025, Bi-ray released the "Butterfly (Narrative Version)" music video directed by Yoshiki, which featured on-screen appearances by Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Colleen Camp, Gigi Zumbado, Da'Vine Joy Randolf, and Yoshiki.[15] On the same day, the "Butterfly - Acoustic Version" digital single was released.

On October 16, 2025, Bi-ray was awarded the Next Generation Rising Star Award by the Japan America Society of Southern California.[16] On March 4, 2026, the group released their second single, "Let You Go". The song's music video featured actors Yumia Fujisaki and Manato Sakamoto.[17]

Discography

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Singles

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Title Details Ranking Details
"Butterfly"[18]
  • Release date: June 20, 2025
  • Labels: Melodee Music (International); Avex (Japan)
  • Format: digital single
 #1 iTunes Japan Pop chart, Recochoku, Mora[12] Theme song for the film Bride Hard[11]
"Butterfly - Acoustic Version"
  • Release date: September 5, 2025
  • Labels: Melodee Music (International); Avex (Japan)
  • Format: digital single
 Music video directed by Yoshiki[15]
"Let You Go"
  • Release date: March 4, 2026
  • Label: Avex
  • Format: digital single

Members

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  • Hinata (age 15)
  • Cocomi (age 14)
  • Michelle (age 14)

References

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  1. ↑ Chesler, Josh (June 20, 2025). "See Bi-Ray's New Video with Rebel Wilson". SPIN. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  2. ↑ "YOSHIKI-Produced Vocal Group Bi-ray Performs the U.S. National Anthem at MLB Game Before Official Debut". Japan Anime News powered by ORICON NEWS. April 29, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Parker, Lyndsey (June 20, 2025). "Yoshiki On Why He Formed Girl Group Bi-ray: "Their Talent Is Too Strong Not To Be Involved."". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Produced by YOSHIKI - 4-octave girl group "Bi-ray" performs "Butterfly" on Nippon TV's "THE MUSIC DAY"". www.yoshiki.net. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  5. ↑ "「THE MUSIC DAY」タイムテーブル発表！Snow Man、乃木坂46、ミセス、NewJeansら登場". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  6. ↑ Bi-ray 美麗 produced by YOSHIKI "Butterfly" debut June 20th! 6月20日デビュー決定! on YouTube
  7. ↑ "【美麗-Bi-ray-&YOSHIKIインタビュー】「Butterfly」でついに世界デビュー、YOSHIKIプロデュースによるどこにも属さない唯一無二の存在感。美麗-Bi-ray-の魅力に迫る". ぴあ音楽 (in Japanese). PIA Corporation. June 23, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  8. ↑ "【会見レポート】YOSHIKI、10月に3度目の頚椎手術を受けると発表 ディナーショーは開催へ（写真14枚）". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  9. ↑ 日刊エンタメクリップ (December 20, 2024). "A hot topic even before their debut! Produced by YOSHIKI, the four young divas who can sing in four octaves, "Bi-ray". They danced gracefully at the Christmas special live show of Nippon Television's "King of Singing ~All Japan Singing Championship~"". 日刊エンタメクリップ. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  10. ↑ "YOSHIKI-produced girl group Bi-ray 美麗 make historic debut at Dodger Stadium". YOSHIKI-produced girl group Bi-ray 美麗 make historic debut at Dodger Stadium | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. May 20, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  11. 1 2 Appleford, Steve (June 17, 2025). "Yoshiki Draws From Decades of Artistic Excellence to Mentor New J-Pop Group Bi-ray, Produce Their Debut Single 'Butterfly'". Variety. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  12. 1 2 "YOSHIKIプロデュース「美麗-Bi-ray」デビュー曲のMVが公開からわずか1日足らずで、150万回再生突破、iTunesなど主要チャート1位の快進撃『Rolling Stone』『SPIN』など米音楽メディアが相次いで大型特集！". WWSチャンネル (in Japanese). June 23, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Yoshiki Presents Debut Song and Video From Bi-Ray". www.antimusic.com. June 21, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Bi-ray - "Butterfly (Acoustic Version)" digital release on September 5". www.yoshiki.net. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  15. 1 2 Benjamin, Jeff. "Rebel Wilson Stars In Yoshiki-Directed 'Butterfly' Video For Bi-Ray". Forbes. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Japan America Society of Southern California - Anniversary Dinner & Gala Celebration". jas-socal.org. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
  17. ↑ Cirone, David (March 6, 2026). "Bi-ray releases second single Let You Go". J-Generation. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  18. ↑ 美麗 Bi-ray "Butterfly" - Debut Single, produced by YOSHIKI on YouTube
  19. ↑ "デビュー前の歌姫4人組「美麗―Bi―ray―」、YOSHIKIプロデュースのデビュー曲を披露 日テレ系「THE MUSIC DAY」：中日スポーツ・東京中日スポーツ". 中日スポーツ・東京中日スポーツ (in Japanese). Retrieved June 3, 2025.
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