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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
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band_name = Wink |
| Name = Wink
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| Img_capt = Sachiko Suzuki (left) and Shōko Aida (right)
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years_active = [[1988]]&ndash;[[1996]] |
origin = [[Japan]] |
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music_genre = [[JPop]] |
record_label = [[PolyStar]] |
| Birth_name =
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current_members = Sachiko Suzuki and Shōko Aida|
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| Origin = [[Image:Flag of Japan.svg|25px|Japanese flag]] [[Japan]]
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| Genre = [[J-pop|Japanese pop]]
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| Years_active = [[1988]]&ndash;[[1996]]
| Label = [[PolyStar]]
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| Current_members = [[Sachiko Suzuki]]<br>[[Shōko Aida]]
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'''Wink''' (ウィンク) were a popular [[JPop|Japanese pop]] female duo in the late [[1980s]] and early-to-mid [[1990s]]. The two members were [[Sachiko Suzuki]] (鈴木早智子 ''Suzuki Sachiko'', born [[February 22]], [[1969]]) and [[Shoko Aida|Shōko Aida]] (相田翔子 ''Aida Shōko'', born [[February 23]], [[1970]]). They released their first single on [[27 April]] [[1988]], and their final release was on [[31 March]] [[1996]]. Many of their singles topped the [[Oricon]] charts in Japan, including their biggest hit, "[[Sabishii Nettaigyo|Samishii Nettaigyo]]", which has since been covered by [[W (Double You)]].
{{nihongo|'''Wink'''|ウィンク}} were a popular [[JPop|Japanese pop]] female duo in the late [[1980s]] and early-to-mid [[1990s]]. The two members were [[Sachiko Suzuki]] (鈴木早智子 ''Suzuki Sachiko'', born [[February 22]], [[1969]]) and [[Shoko Aida|Shōko Aida]] (相田翔子 ''Aida Shōko'', born [[February 23]], [[1970]]). They released their first single on [[April 27]], [[1988]], and their final release was on [[31 March]] [[1996]]. Many of their singles topped the [[Oricon]] charts in Japan, including their biggest hit, "[[Sabishii Nettaigyo|Samishii Nettaigyo]]", which has since been covered by [[W (Double You)]].


==History of Wink==
== History of Wink ==
In [[1987]], Sachiko Suzuki and Shōko Aida both entered a [[beauty contest]] given by the magazine "Up to boy". Sachiko won the grand prize, while Shōko was one of the runner-ups. As a result, Wink was formed the next year, and in April they debuted with the single "[[Sugar Baby Love]]", a cover of an [[English language|English]] song by [[The Rubettes]]. Indeed, many Wink songs were covers of Western songs, but with different lyrics in Japanese.
In [[1987]], Sachiko Suzuki and Shōko Aida both entered a [[beauty contest]] given by the magazine "Up to boy". Sachiko won the grand prize, while Shōko was one of the runner-ups. As a result, Wink was formed the next year, and in April they debuted with the single "[[Sugar Baby Love]]", a cover of an [[English language|English]] song by [[The Rubettes]]. Indeed, many Wink songs were covers of Western songs, but with different lyrics in Japanese.


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Wink had a different style and image than many other J-pop [[Japanese idol|idols]] of the era who focused on a 'cute' style with suger coated lyrics. Wink had emotionless facial expressions while they sang, and almost never smiled. They also dressed in extravagant [[lolita fashion]]s, and almost looked doll-like. This uniqueness helped make them popular.
Wink had a different style and image than many other J-pop [[Japanese idol|idols]] of the era who focused on a 'cute' style with suger coated lyrics. Wink had emotionless facial expressions while they sang, and almost never smiled. They also dressed in extravagant [[lolita fashion]]s, and almost looked doll-like. This uniqueness helped make them popular.


===The break-up of Wink===
=== The break-up of Wink ===
By the early 1990s, however, Wink's sales were declining. Their singles rarely hit the #1 spot after early [[1990]], although they sold respectably until [[1994]]. In the 1990s, many people were looking for fresher-sounding music, and [[Euro dance]] music became popular thanks to [[Tetsuya Komuro]] and the many artists he produced, many of them under the [[avex trax]] label. In [[1995]], Wink tried to generate more sales by putting out a Euro-style single, "[[JIVE INTO THE NIGHT ~Yaban na Yoru ni~]]", but it was a [[flop]], only reaching #92 on the Oricon charts. Their next single, "[[Angel Love Story ~Aki-iro no Tenshi~]]", did somewhat better, but sales were still poor. Faced with this, Wink officially disbanded in [[1996]].
By the early 1990s, however, Wink's sales were declining. Their singles rarely hit the #1 spot after early [[1990]], although they sold respectably until [[1994]]. In the 1990s, many people were looking for fresher-sounding music, and [[Euro dance]] music became popular thanks to [[Tetsuya Komuro]] and the many artists he produced, many of them under the [[avex trax]] label. In [[1995]], Wink tried to generate more sales by putting out a Euro-style single, "[[JIVE INTO THE NIGHT ~Yaban na Yoru ni~]]", but it was a [[flop]], only reaching #92 on the Oricon charts. Their next single, "[[Angel Love Story ~Aki-iro no Tenshi~]]", did somewhat better, but sales were still poor. Faced with this, Wink officially disbanded in [[1996]].


====Solo careers====
== Solo careers ==
After Wink, Sachiko and Shōko became [[tarento|TV personalities]], appearing on many TV shows, although not often together. They also continued recording music as solo singers; they released their first solo albums in 1992, and after the break-up, they released their first solo singles. Their solo music is quite different from the music they did as Wink; for example, Shōko's music features a more [[Mediterranean]] style.
After Wink, Sachiko and Shōko became [[tarento|TV personalities]], appearing on many TV shows, although not often together. They also continued recording music as solo singers; they released their first solo albums in 1992, and after the break-up, they released their first solo singles. Their solo music is quite different from the music they did as Wink; for example, Shōko's music features a more [[Mediterranean]] style.


In [[2004]], Shōko made a [[DVD]] and [[photobook]] called エーゲ海 (''Eege-kai'', "The Aegean Sea") with then-[[Morning Musume]] member [[Kaori Iida]].
In [[2004]], Shōko made a [[DVD]] and [[photobook]] called {{nihongo|''[[Aegekai DVD|Aegekai]]''|エーゲ海|The Aegean Sea}} with then-[[Morning Musume]] member [[Kaori Iida]].


In 2004, Wink's classic hit "Sabishii Nettaigyo" was covered by [[W (Double You)]] on their debut album ''[[Duo U&U]]''. Also, on W's [[Koi no Fugue]] single, the [[B-side]] was a cover of "Furimukanaide", which Wink also covered (the song was originally done by [[The Peanuts]]).
In 2004, Wink's classic hit "Sabishii Nettaigyo" was covered by [[W (Double You)]] on their debut album ''[[Duo U&U]]''. Also, on W's "[[Koi no Fuga]]" single, the [[b-side]] was a cover of "Furimukanaide," which Wink also covered (the song was originally done by [[The Peanuts]]).


In 2005, "Sabishii Nettaigyo" was performed by ex-[[Morning Musume]] member [[Iida Kaori]] and Ruca at Flet's Casual Dinner Show.
In 2005, "Sabishii Nettaigyo" was performed by ex-[[Morning Musume]] member Kaori Iida and [[Ruca]] at Flet's Casual Dinner Show.


==Discography==
== Discography ==
===Singles===
=== Singles ===
*[[Sugar Baby Love]]
*[[Sugar Baby Love]]
*[[Amaryllis]]
*[[Amaryllis]]
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*[[Angel Love Story ~Aki-iro no Tenshi~]]
*[[Angel Love Story ~Aki-iro no Tenshi~]]


===Albums===
=== Albums ===
====Original Albums====
==== Original Albums ====
* [[Moonlight Serenade (Wink album)|Moonlight Serenade]]
* [[Moonlight Serenade (Wink album)|Moonlight Serenade]]
* [[Especially for You ~Yasashisa ni Tsutsumarete~]]
* [[Especially for You ~Yasashisa ni Tsutsumarete~]]
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* [[voce]]
* [[voce]]
* [[Flyin' High]]
* [[Flyin' High]]

====Other Albums====
==== Other Albums ====
* [[At Heel Diamonds]] ([[mini album]])
* [[At Heel Diamonds]] ([[mini album]])
* [[Fairy Tone]] ([[karaoke]] album)
* [[Fairy Tone]] ([[karaoke]] album)
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* [[WINK MEMORIES 1988-1996]] ([[greatest-hits album]])
* [[WINK MEMORIES 1988-1996]] ([[greatest-hits album]])


==Bibliography==
== Bibliography ==
* 1. [10 Aug 1989] ISBN 4-8470-2117-7 Double Tone (Pictorial)
* [10 Aug 1989] ISBN 4-8470-2117-7 Double Tone (Pictorial)
* 2. [10 Apr 1990] ISBN 4-8470-1107-4 Twinkle Angels [TOTTEOKI NO Wink] (Book)
* [10 Apr 1990] ISBN 4-8470-1107-4 Twinkle Angels [TOTTEOKI NO Wink] (Book)
* 3. [10 Sep 1990] ISBN 4-8470-2151-7 WINKISSIMO (Pictorial)
* [10 Sep 1990] ISBN 4-8470-2151-7 WINKISSIMO (Pictorial)
* 4. [05 Oct 1991] ISBN 4-8470-2215-7 LEGEND (Pictorial)
* [05 Oct 1991] ISBN 4-8470-2215-7 LEGEND (Pictorial)


==External links==
== External links ==
*[http://www.idollica.com/wink/Wink.html Encyclopedia Idollica's Wink page]
*[http://www.idollica.com/wink/Wink.html Encyclopedia Idollica's Wink page]
*[http://www.ksky.ne.jp/~yamag/wink.html A site with sales info for all the Wink singles (in Japanese)]
*[http://www.ksky.ne.jp/~yamag/wink.html A site with sales info for all the Wink singles (in Japanese)]

Revision as of 13:18, 21 March 2007

Wink

Wink (ウィンク) were a popular Japanese pop female duo in the late 1980s and early-to-mid 1990s. The two members were Sachiko Suzuki (鈴木早智子 Suzuki Sachiko, born February 22, 1969) and Shōko Aida (相田翔子 Aida Shōko, born February 23, 1970). They released their first single on April 27, 1988, and their final release was on 31 March 1996. Many of their singles topped the Oricon charts in Japan, including their biggest hit, "Samishii Nettaigyo", which has since been covered by W (Double You).

History of Wink

In 1987, Sachiko Suzuki and Shōko Aida both entered a beauty contest given by the magazine "Up to boy". Sachiko won the grand prize, while Shōko was one of the runner-ups. As a result, Wink was formed the next year, and in April they debuted with the single "Sugar Baby Love", a cover of an English song by The Rubettes. Indeed, many Wink songs were covers of Western songs, but with different lyrics in Japanese.

"Sugar Baby Love" and their next single, "Amaryllis", did decently, but it wasn't until the release of their third single "Ai ga Tomaranai ~Turn It Into Love~" (a cover of Kylie Minogue's "Turn It Into Love") the next year that they became popular. It quickly became #1 on the Oricon charts, along with many of the singles that followed it. During this time, Wink also had their own chain of stores, "Winkers", which sold Wink memorabilia. There were three stores in the Harajuku area of Tokyo alone.

Wink had a different style and image than many other J-pop idols of the era who focused on a 'cute' style with suger coated lyrics. Wink had emotionless facial expressions while they sang, and almost never smiled. They also dressed in extravagant lolita fashions, and almost looked doll-like. This uniqueness helped make them popular.

The break-up of Wink

By the early 1990s, however, Wink's sales were declining. Their singles rarely hit the #1 spot after early 1990, although they sold respectably until 1994. In the 1990s, many people were looking for fresher-sounding music, and Euro dance music became popular thanks to Tetsuya Komuro and the many artists he produced, many of them under the avex trax label. In 1995, Wink tried to generate more sales by putting out a Euro-style single, "JIVE INTO THE NIGHT ~Yaban na Yoru ni~", but it was a flop, only reaching #92 on the Oricon charts. Their next single, "Angel Love Story ~Aki-iro no Tenshi~", did somewhat better, but sales were still poor. Faced with this, Wink officially disbanded in 1996.

Solo careers

After Wink, Sachiko and Shōko became TV personalities, appearing on many TV shows, although not often together. They also continued recording music as solo singers; they released their first solo albums in 1992, and after the break-up, they released their first solo singles. Their solo music is quite different from the music they did as Wink; for example, Shōko's music features a more Mediterranean style.

In 2004, Shōko made a DVD and photobook called Aegekai (エーゲ海, The Aegean Sea) with then-Morning Musume member Kaori Iida.

In 2004, Wink's classic hit "Sabishii Nettaigyo" was covered by W (Double You) on their debut album Duo U&U. Also, on W's "Koi no Fuga" single, the b-side was a cover of "Furimukanaide," which Wink also covered (the song was originally done by The Peanuts).

In 2005, "Sabishii Nettaigyo" was performed by ex-Morning Musume member Kaori Iida and Ruca at Flet's Casual Dinner Show.

Discography

Singles

Albums

Original Albums

Other Albums

Bibliography

  • [10 Aug 1989] ISBN 4-8470-2117-7 Double Tone (Pictorial)
  • [10 Apr 1990] ISBN 4-8470-1107-4 Twinkle Angels [TOTTEOKI NO Wink] (Book)
  • [10 Sep 1990] ISBN 4-8470-2151-7 WINKISSIMO (Pictorial)
  • [05 Oct 1991] ISBN 4-8470-2215-7 LEGEND (Pictorial)
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