9m88

Singer, actor and founder of Jazz Baby Co., Ltd., 9m88 has in recent years thrown herself into a dense schedule of film work, composing theme songs and releasing music—committed to experiencing every possibility of what it means to be a performer. She channels her background in fashion design into a heightened aesthetic sensibility in life, breaking down the lines between art forms. In the "ah-ha moments" that come from acting and singing, she has found real joy in the exchange with audiences, and says she considers herself very lucky to have always had people in her corner, feeling supported even in unfamiliar territory.

Confident on the outside, she admits to holding herself to a serious and demanding standard in private. When facing challenges, she lives by the best advice she has ever received: "Emotions are just an add-on—simply be aware of them. What matters most is having the capacity to love yourself and others." Her near-term goal is to give everything to completing her fourth album, while continuing to develop her acting work and embrace life from a new perspective.