name : 雅-miyavi-
(note:recently thinking about changing own name to 『雅‐miyavi-様sama』,
but it sounds won..t fit at all so still in suspension.
Also calling myself “MYV” as I aims at going over sea, but it hasn..t penetrated to the fan.)

career : sing and dance along guitar player
(now probationing hard to make myself master of Dokusou-ka !)

birth date : Sep 14th Virgo.

age : secret(* you know I..m in a visual-kei….)

blood type : AB /irresolute person

height : 183cm--185ｃｍ　( it..s up to TPO)

weight : accomplished for bantam and feather.

hobby : to take a nap, transvestitism

specialty : Ore-sama

eyesight : eyes on the sweets all the time.
(now I..m shutting down sweets. )

home town : I could be mixed.

hair style : Kitaro Hair , Kobo-chan cut

Foot size : foot size is like weights of one..s mind.

ring size : Sorry, don..t know.

cigarett : paipo

favoriteDrink : protein

AtractiveType : Girls at most

favoriteColor : definitely Pink now.

favoritePerson : MuddyWaters/Keb..Mo../RaulMidon/
PrestonReed/KeziahJones/SavionGloo
 ver/
ChrisCunningham/Magritte/Basquiat/
 Brian Hugh Warner/
前田慶次郎MaedaKeijirou/姜Kan-san/hide-san/Fujiike-san/kicchomu-san/Goｌgo13

favoriteBrand : store:John Galliano / Dress Camp / Don Ed Hardy /LeSportsac / Miyavi-goodies / Room No.382

My guitar : Gibson J-45 1956 / National Style-O / Rainsong JM1000 / Killer frying-Y /

My under wear : Playboy

My EyeWear : Christian roth

My fragrance : Yvessaintlaurent Baby Doll / Dior addict

specialty. : guitar

weak point : to sing ( working hard to improve it !!)

favoriteWords : 「What..s my　suffer ? …well, if I have to tell you one
thing, I have too many favorite words to pick up.」

Here he shares his personal history. Starting with a surprsing word: 3rd generation zainichi (Korean-Japanese), death of his senpai, and his suicidal thoughts when the band got dismembered.

Interviewer: You were born in Hyogo (兵庫)?

Miyavi: Today I want to talk about my past before I was born.


I: Then about your parents?

M: Yes, this is the first time I am mentioning, I am 3rd generation zainichi (Korean-Japanese). Looking at the bloodline, I am mixed. My father's side, grandfather and grandmother are from Jejo island, which is famous for tourist site. They were living their until they came to Japan.

I: Did you know this truth when you were little?

M: No, at first the questions brought up, but I forgot. But you know when relatives get married. My father had 8 siblings. And he is the first son, so he always had to attend wedding ceremonies. I remember when I went with him to the wedding, at the front door the last names were written in big letters. When I saw it, one side was written "Lee"(李家) and the other side had "Kim"(金家). So even though I was little, (laughs) I knew those last names weren't much seen in Japan. And when I was little, I used to eat jijime(Korean food? I don't know) and see jogori (Korean tranditional dress). Although I didn't know much when I was little, I knew I was alittle different.

I: So even though you were born and raised in Japan, you felt your surrounding wasn't quite Japan you are saying?

M: Yes, I felt it. I recently found out that my family's last name is Lee (李). There is Bruce Lee (different chinese/kangi character), so I thought it was okay to have Lee as last name (laughs). My grandfather and grandmother lived in Jurubashi(鶴橋). I was born in Nisikujo (西九条).

I: So after you were born, did you move straight to Hyogo?

M: No, until first grade in elementary school I lived in Nisikujo. I was very popular at stores. My mother's side grandfather and grandmother lived near, so I went to play there and they always gave me 100yens. (laughs). Also, when I went to public bath, they always bought me fruit juice and small toys (laughs).

I: So the neighbors all thought you were cute?

M: Of course(laughs), blah blah The interview is quite long, so I will stop here... www

Oh & Miyavi says he was a good student when he was in school!! OHhh perfect boy! good at soccer and studying!!

I found out that Miyavi also mentioned of his heritage (3rd generation Korean-Japanese) to Korean magazine GMV (2004). He said, "I am mixed, but I don't think that's important. What's the point of thinking about it? When I am writing music, I think about what's important to me. I know history/background is important, but there are more important things. I want to show/express good sides from both Japan and Korea.

I am very surprised, when I first found out that he is half Korean, but then I know there are so many Korean-Japanese in Japan. My boyfriend is also Korean-Japanese, and definetly love Korean guys! Also quite surprsing (from newspaper) that most Japanese entertainers are indeed Koreans or Korean-Japanese, but hide their heritage due to discrimination. (sad)

I think although Miyavi is half Korean, he was still born and raised in Japan. And he has Japanese citizenship, so he's practically full Japanese!

Names: Miyavi, Miyabi, -miyavi-, MYV,
Birthday: September 14, 1981
Zodac Sign: Virgo
Bloodtype: AB
Height: 185cm (6'1")
Weight: 59kg (130 lbs.)
Birthplace: Nishikujo, Konohana-ku, Osaka City, Japan
Siblings: older sister and younger brother
Favourite Colour: Pink
Favourite Food: Chicken, Inari Sushi, Chocolate Cake
Cigarettes: Paipo (Helps to quit the smoking habit)